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Citral

Citral is something that can be found in some plants, like lemons, limes, and oranges. It is what makes them smell and taste really good! Think about when you smell and taste a lemon, that is citral at work. It can also be used in things like perfumes, soaps, and even insecticides. So, basically, it's a special ingredient that makes things smell and taste good or even helps get rid of bugs!
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