| Botanical Name | Pandanus fascicularis. |
| Common Name | Kewra, Kewda, Keora |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol and wate |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94 |
| Optical Rotation | 2 |
| Refrective Index | 1.49 |
| PlantPart | Flowers |
| Bland With | Ylang ylang |
| CAS No | 91770-47-7 |
| Flash Point | Not applicable |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation process |
Kewda (Pandanus odoratissimus) absolute oil is hydrodistilled from its flowers. It is prominently used in the food industry due to its characteristic aroma.
Kewda flower is an important flower in ancient Indian tradition. In the story of Brahama , It is mentioned as a cursed flower. It is cultivated and grown in coastal localities. Moreover, one should pluck the flower early in the morning, as it loses its fragrance quickly after opening.
Color : Colorless,
Aroma : Kewra oil has a rose like fragrance
The major components of the hydrodistilled kewda oil are 2-phenyl ethyl methyl ether (37.7%), terpinen-4-ol (18.6%), -terpineol (8.3%) and 2-phenyl ethyl alcohol (7.5%)
flavorings,perfumery industry, widely used as a flavoring agent in drink, desserts as well as meat.
