FENNEL SEED OLEORESIN

	Botanical Name	:	Foeniculum vulgare dulce
	Appearance	:	Dark brown liquid
	Solubility	:	Soluble in fixed oil
	Flavor	:	Light spicy and soft licorice
	Extraction Method	:	Obtained by solvent extraction of the fennel seeds

Major Constituents :
Volatile oil, a-pinene, myrcene

Description :
This oleoresin is obtained by solvent extraction of the fennel seeds with the subsequent removal of the solvent. The extracts of fennel has anti-toxic properties and finds most valuable application in counterbalancing alcoholic poisoning. It has played an important part in the treatment and rehabilitation of alcoholics. The dark brown liquid has the characteristic odour and flavour of Sweet Fennel.

Specification :
Volatile Oil : Min. 15%
Residual solvent : Less than 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 :
24 months from the date of manufacture when stored below 25oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
Fennel oleoresin is attributed with being an antiseptic, expectorant, carminative, laxative, diuretic, stimulant, stomachic. It is commonly used in food processing industry as a spice.