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Cascarilla (Croton Eluteria Benett)

Category Spice

Spicy, peppery, stimulant, woody.

Cascarilla essence is obtained through steam distillation of the ground dried bark of a small tree (16.5 feet).

Cascarilla essence is mostly used in Chypre and oriental perfumes.Used as a flavor enhancer in beverages, candies, condiments and tobacco.