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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
have the major advantages such as standardisation,
consistency and hygiene. The standard of quality
expected in a spice oil will differ depending
on its end uses. Therefore, these oils are
custom-made to meet the exact requirement
of the user. 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. |
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Mint Oils
India is exporting sizeable quantities of
Mint oil . India is now the largest producer
of Mint oil and its derivatives. Because of
its cooling effect and refreshing aroma, 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. |
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Oleoresins
Spice oleoresins represent the complete flavour
profile of the spice. It contains the volatile
as well as non volatile constituents of spices.
Oleoresins can be defined as the true essence
of the spices and can replace whole/ground spices
without impairing any flavour and aroma characteristic.
Oleoresins are
obtained from spices by extraction with a non-aqueous
solvent followed by removal of the solvent by
evaporation. Spice oleoresins guarantee superior
quality of flavour and aroma. They are complete
and balanced, consistent and standardised. They
ensure storage stability in the final product
and are free from contamination. Custom made
blends are also offered to suit the specific
requirement of the buyer. 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. |
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