Chemical Properties
See Immortelle. Fractionation of the dicholoromethane extract of the aerial parts of Helichrysum stoechas exhibits
varying antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet, dried fruit, slightly smoky with a woody tropical and jamy resinous
phenolic pipe tobacco nuance. It also has a sherry and port wine-like notes
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: good fruity depth, slightly citrus with an herbal horehound and smoky
nuance.
