Lemon-scented Butterfly: Did you know?

Lemon-scented Butterfly: Did you know?

To attract females, the males of Pieris napi, commonly known as Green-veined White, produce a pheromone cocktail that is reminiscent of fresh lemons. The butterfly perfume contains apha-pinene, beta-pinene, myrcene, limonene, linalool, p-cymene and citral – all...
Limonene: Essential Oil Constituents in Food Part 1

Limonene: Essential Oil Constituents in Food Part 1

Did you know that many essential oil constituents are also found in fruits, vegetables and other foods? This simple fact shows us that our bodies are used to processing them in very small amounts. We will be covering some of these in the coming weeks, and today we...