CARDAMOM OLEORESINS 10%

	Botanical Name	:	Elettaria cardamomum
	CAS #	:	977090-82-6
	EINEC	:	288-922-1
	Color & Odor	:	Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance
	Extraction Method	:	Solvent Extraction of dried ripe fruit

Major Constituents :
Alpha Terpinyl Acetate 50%, Cineol 20%, Linalol 5%, Linalyl Acetate 4% & Limonene

Description :
Cardamom Oleoresin is produced by steam distillation from the dried ripe fruit (pods). The dark brown oleoresin is a yellow liquid with a sweet-spicy, warming fragrance. It is non toxic in nature and is widely used as a food condiment. Cardmom oleoresin is listed in the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia as a 'specific' for flatulence and dyspepsia.

Specification :
Volatile Oil Content : Min. 10%
Residual solvent : Below 15 ppm

Blends Offered :
The above quality is our standard specification. In addition to this customized blends are also offered to meet specific requirements.

Shelf Life :
18 months from the date of manufacture when stored below 25^oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
It used extensively as a domestic spice, especially in India, Europe, Latin America and Middle Eastern countries. The oleoresin is employed in some carminative, stomachic and laxative preparations. Widely used as a fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics and perfumes especially oriental types. Important flavor ingredient particularly in curry and spice products.