Jasmine Absolute

$1,063.80 100% pureOverview: Jasmine absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the flowers of Jasminum grandiflorum which is also known as the king of flowers. Jasmine has been used in the perfumery industry ever since its beginning. At the very beginning Grasse was the most important production centre of jasmine flowers. Up to 200 metric tons of flowers in the 1950’s were produced. Then the production slid to South Italy in the 60’s and to Algeria in the 70’s. In the early 80’s Egypt took a big place and was producing 8 tons of concrete while Grasse dropped down to 300 kg. However in the 90’s, India emerged as the largest producer and currently producing 160 metric tons of flowers. Jasmine absolute is not an easily manufactured product. The jasmine flowers have to be picked early in the morning in order to avoid the formation of indole. The yield is very poor, 645 kilograms of flowers are required to produce 1kg of jasmine absolute. Being a highly priced product, a lo...