PARSLEY SEED OLEORESIN 10%

	Botanical Name	:	Petroselinum crispum
	CAS #	:	8007-11-12
	Appearance	:	Dark greenish brown viscous liquid with a floral odour typical of oregano
	Solubility	:	Soluble in Fixed Oils
	Flavor	:	a thyme aroma with mild bitterness
	Extraction Method	:	Obtained by solvent extraction of the dry seeds of parsley

Major Constituents :
Volatile Oil, myristicin, limonene and menthatriene

Description :
Parsely seed oleoresin is obtained by solvent extraction of the dry seeds of parsley, Petroselinum crispum (family: Umbelliferae) of Indian origin. It is an oily liquid with dark brown color with a base greenish tint. It has pleasant spicy aroma and slight bitter taste.

Specification :
Volatile Oil Content : 10% to 15%
Residual solvent : Less than 20 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 25^oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
Parsley Seed Oleoresin can be used as spice and seasoning mixes, for meats, sausages and other food preparations. It is also used in some pharmaceutical preparations.