Spice Oils & Oleoresins from Chilli, Ginger, Turmeric & Pepper

Introduction

Spice Oleoresins are the concentrated liquid form of the spice and reproduce the character of the respective spice and spice oil fully. They are obtained by the solvent extraction of the powdered dried spices with subsequent removal of solvent.

Benefits

The oleoresins are used mainly as a flavouring agent in the food processing industry. They are more economical to use, easier to control for quality and cleaner than the equivalent ground spices. Oleoresins are more stable when heated. The main products in a spice oleoresin plant is oleoresins of chilli, pepper, ginger and turmeric. The co-products are the corresponding spice oils, which are widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries.

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