Origin of Lemon Myrtle:
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is an Australian native tree, indigenous to the coastal, sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland Australia.
Lemon Myrtle plant family:
Myrtaceae Used plant part:
The leaves of the Australian Lemon Myrtle are used. |
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Properties of Australian Lemon Myrtle:
Australian Lemon Myrtle is the world's richest known natural source of citral (90-98%).
Laboratory research has concluded the citral essential oils contained in Lemon Myrtle leaf to be highly anti-bacterial and anti-microbial. The Australian Lemon Myrtle has also been discovered to be extremely efficacious as an anti-fungal remedy.
Lemon Myrtle is caffeine free and non-acidic.
(Refer Report page taken from 'Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism Vol 3 (3) 1991.)
Lemon Myrtle Aroma & Flavour:
Australian Lemon Myrtle is highly aromatic, having an
an exquisite flavour and aroma described as a blend of
lemongrass, lime and lemon.
Lemon Myrtle is a refreshing herbal tea product with a superlative flavour profile. Lemon Myrtle creates a superb tea blend when blended with Green Tea, Black Tea, and various herbal tea products.
Applications / Uses of Lemon Myrtle
Tea beverage and tea blends: Australian Lemon Myrtle is a superb tea product as a herbal infusion as well as a delicate flavouring in specialty tea blends when blended with black, green or herbal teas. Lemon Myrtle tea has enjoyed huge success in international tea markets. The superior flavour profile of lemon myrtle as well as its appeal as an alternative to lemongrass has resulted in its success as a tea product.
Lemon Myrtle food flavouring:
There are approximately forty Lemon Myrtle flavoured Australian commercial food products in the Australian market. Many of these products are exported and available in the international marketplace. A number of products have been awarded prestigious product awards for their exceptional flavour, innovation and superiority. Products include - tea blends, yoghurt, ice-cream, cheese, biscuits, breads, confectionary, pasta, sauces, syrups, beverages, liqueurs, flavoured oils, packaged fish/salmon.
Australian Lemon Myrtle is also widely used in the catering/restaurant industry, with many awards acknowledging the highly appealing flavour of Lemon Myrtle in an extensive and diverse range of food applications. Australian Lemon Myrtle is often used to flavour fish, seafood, poultry, mayonnaise, vinaigrettes, sauces, and desserts.
Lemon Myrtle & aromatherapy:
Lemon Myrtle essential oil has been used for many years as an aromatherapy product by world leading aromatherapists. Lemon Myrtle's exquisite citrus fragrance is valued along with it's therapeutic properties. It is also an essential oil ideally suited for blending, as well as vaporisation used in a misting spray or oil burner, as a refreshing, uplifting, room fragrance.
Lemon Myrtle & body care:
Soaps, shampoos, hair conditioners, lip balms, perfumes, body scrubs, shower gels, are all Australian commercial products now available with natural Australian Lemon Myrtle essential oils.
Quality of Lemon Myrtle
ANFM Ltd produce, harvest, and process Australian Lemon Myrtle from their own plantations of 1.4 million trees, grown without the use of pesticides and is certified organic. Strict hygiene standards are maintained during all production processes to ensure consistent, clean, quality product. The lemon myrtle is 100% natural, is not solvent extracted, is not irradiated, does not contain synthetic ingredients, preservatives, artificial flavours or artificial colours.
Harvest of Lemon Myrtle
The harvest season for Australian Lemon Myrtle is year round. There is no variation in leaf quality throughout the year.
Lemon Myrtle certification
From ANFM Ltd produced Lemon Myrtle leaf -
· Certified Organic
· Microbiological Analysis
· Nutritional Analysis
· Sugar Analysis
· Moisture Analysis
· Certificate of Free Sale
· GMO Free
· GC Analysis
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