Fresh liquid herbs and spices

If you rub the peel of a ripe orange or lemon, you notice a wonderful scent – the plant's essential oil, the source of its unique flavour.

Around 75 to 95 percent of the flavour we perceive comes from the aromas that enter our olfactory system and are complemented by the taste on our tongue. Scents have an emotional effect, which is why we form a strong bond with things that smell or taste particularly good. And that's exactly where our oils come into play.

Essential oils are pure extracts obtained from plants. Through gentle distillation processes or cold pressing, the pure essences are extracted from parts of the plant such as the flowers, leaves, roots or seeds and collected in liquid, absolutely pure form.

Essential oils can easily replace fresh or dried herbs and spices, as they are 50 to 70 times more concentrated.

For comparison: one drop of essential oil is equivalent to a whole ounce of dried herbs, because dried herbs lose most of their essential oils through irradiation and evaporation, along with up to 90 % of their nutrients and aromatic compounds. Essential oils, on the other hand, preserve the plants' valuable molecules together with their aroma and, when stored correctly, keep for several years. That makes essential oils an affordable and efficient way to bring pure flavour into the kitchen.

A question of quality

Pure plant – pure flavour

The company doTerra relies on essential oils of the highest quality, which are ethically sound, absolutely sustainable and CPTG certified. With their own quality seal, CPTG, they guarantee consistent quality of absolutely pure essential oils that come from untreated plants allowed to grow in their natural environment.

Slow and gentle extraction methods ensure that the plant's molecules and aroma are preserved and reach the consumer in liquid form.

Since many companies add fillers or other substitutes to improve the scent and volume of the oil, not all essential oils are suitable for consumption.

Not so with our oils. Every batch is tested for quality and safety (you can view the results here yourself). The oils are rigorously tested to ensure that every bottle is pure, meaning no fillers, no chemical distillation processes, no other synthetic residues – just the pure plant and therefore pure flavour. To make this quality possible, the plants are grown and harvested in the countries where they are native. This ensures they grow in the best possible soil chemistry and develop the strongest flavour and the best properties.

Awaken the senses (how to use)

From cooking and baking to mixing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks – essential oils support home cooks, chefs and bartenders on every level. From basil to oregano to ginger, from Wild Orange to lemon, from cinnamon bark to lemongrass – doTerra offers an impressive range of oils that lend flavour and sophistication to everyday recipes.

Essential oils are wonderful for seasoning dishes and refining drinks, as they open up an incredible number of new possibilities for combining flavours. That's why they are increasingly appreciated by home cooks and professional chefs alike. Due to the high concentration of essential oils, a small amount (a few drops) is enough to enjoy the full flavour and benefits of the oils.

The resulting aroma concentrate is a powerful flavour enhancer that gives dishes a deep aroma in a 100 % natural way and allows for endless creativity in the kitchen.

Since essential oils are sensitive to heat, they should, where possible, only be added towards the end of the cooking time, when the food is no longer being heated too strongly. If that's not possible, for example with baked dishes, simply use a little more to maintain the intense flavour.

Use these delicious citrus, floral, herb and spice aromas to refine jams, jellies and marinades or vinaigrettes, soups or sauces. Make chocolate truffles and glazes, frozen desserts or milkshakes. Refine homemade mayonnaise or aioli, syrups, honey, nut milks, nectars and oils. Add them to drinks, water and ice cubes, or use them to make bitters and cordials.

With the certified and tested oils from doTerra, you can let your imagination run wild in the kitchen while enjoying the benefits of natural aromas all year round.

You can find a list of oils classified as safe for consumption here.

We wish you lots of fun discovering hidden aromas and properties.