Natural oleoresins are essentially the concentrated liquid form obtained from spices. This spice derivative has the same characteristics of the spice it is obtained from. Oleoresins are popularly used for food flavoring in the food processing industry.
Oleoresins
Spice oleoresins are mainly used in processed meat, fish and vegetables, soups, sauces, chutneys and dressings, cheeses and other dairy products, baked foods, confectionery, snacks and beverages. India enjoys the distinction of being the single largest supplier of spice oleoresins to the world. Spice oleoresins represent the complete flavor profile of the spice. It contains the volatile as well as non volatile constituents of spices. Spice oleoresins guarantee superior quality of flavor and aroma. They are complete and balanced, consistent and standardized.
Spice oil is a spice derivative that is extracted generally by steam distillation process. The spice oils distilled off from the spices at the initial stage before subject to solvent extraction these oils are the volatile components present in spices and provide the aroma and flavor of the spice they are made from. India is one of the top most producers of spice oils and contributes to around 70% of the total spice oil production. Countries including USA, EU, Japan and other Middle Eastern countries are major importers of spice oil. The exports of Indian spice oils have been rising significantly in the last few years owing to a sharp rise of demand in the fast food sector.
- Clove oil.
- Cinnamon oil.
- Pepper oil.
- Ginger oil.
- Cardamom oil.
- Nutmeg.
- Mace oil.
- Mint oil
Mint oil has wide uses in tooth paste, mouth wash, chewing gum, candy, hair oil, perfume, cigarettes and cosmetic products. The many units producing this oil are using the latest knowhow to meet customer requirements. India is exporting sizeable quantities of Mint oil. India is now the largest producer of Mint oil and its derivatives.
Spice Oils
Spice oils are the volatile components present in most spices and provide the characteristic aroma of the spices. Spice oil is normally extracted by steam distillation. Spice oils are mostly used in food, cosmetics, perfumes and personal hygiene products like toothpastes, mouthwashes and aerosols, besides in a variety of pharmaceutical formulation. India is a leading exporter of spice oils to West Europe, USA and Far East.