Choosing botanical products starts with a clear definition

State the product category alongside the plant name

When looking for a botanical product, the plant name is often the first piece of information that comes to mind. Yet sending a commercial enquiry with that name alone can leave the product in question unclear. Different product types may come from the same source, so including the category name makes the discussion more precise.

Rasyon Kimya's portfolio presents essential oils, fixed oils, oleoresins, extracts and natural isolates in separate categories. You can first check which heading contains the product you are looking for.

Do not treat similar names as a single product

For example, rosemary oil and rosemary extract appear in different categories in the official lists. Using the full name in a product enquiry preserves this distinction. If you are considering a product from another category as a substitute, raise this as a separate technical question.

When requesting a product using the name in your own records, also learn the equivalent name used by the supplier. Using the same product definition in quotations, technical information and subsequent correspondence is a practical habit that reduces confusion.

The catalogue is the starting point for discussion

The examples on a category page are useful for understanding the portfolio. You may encounter names such as anise and lavender among essential oils, sweet almond and jojoba among fixed oils, and paprika and ginger among oleoresins. These names help you focus on the option that interests you.

As you review the list, make separate notes of questions about your application. A product name appearing in the catalogue does not mean that every question about its use in your production has been answered. Continue the assessment by considering product information and your own requirements together.

Make your information request specific

Once you have found the product of interest, organise your enquiry briefly and clearly. If technical and purchasing teams have different questions, grouping them under separate headings in the same message makes the answers easier to track.

• The product's full name and category.
• The planned purpose of use and assessment stage.
• Any technical expectations for the product and an existing specification.
• The product information you need and any document requests.
• Commercial matters to discuss concerning quantity, packaging and timing.

Prepare a simple comparison table

In your working file, you can use separate columns for product name, category, information source, response date and open questions. For example, record rosemary oil and rosemary extract as separate enquiries rather than combining them in one row. This lets you see which question has been answered when a quotation or technical information arrives. The table does not determine suitability; it organises product identity and the flow of information throughout the discussion.

Compare using the same information

When assessing several products or quotations, use the same questions for each option. Leaving an unanswered field blank creates a clearer record than comparing different information as if it were equivalent. When the product definition changes, update the related notes too.

A clearly defined enquiry makes botanical product selection a more organised discussion. Share the plant, product category and intended use to begin assessing relevant options with the Rasyon Kimya team.