Why Spice Oleoresins are Beneficial? Why Spice Oleoresins are Beneficial

Why Spice Oleoresins are Beneficial?
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Oleoresins are the ‘semi-solid’ extract which is a mixture of resin and fatty oil. These are
basically the liquid, thick extracts that are primarily used for the colouring and the seasoning of
food in the ‘food industry’. It is prepared by steam distillation. The oleoresins are present in less
volatile, heavier and lipophilic compounds like waxes, fats, resins as well as fatty oils. These are
made from common spices like cardamom, nutmeg, mace, rosemary, nutmeg, ginger etc.
India is a booming market for the spice oils that find wide application in the fragrance and the
processed food industries. India exports oleoresins to various countries such as the U.S.A.,
Canada, the U.K., India, etc. The reputed suppliers of oleoresins from India adopt strict quality
measures while preparing the aromatic oils in high-facilities and supply them in specially
designed container to preserve their aroma.
The oleoresins obtained from the flowers are like the perfumery concretes. The benefits of
using the oleoresins for seasonings and flavours are myriad. These are preferred to the ground
spices as less amount is required for the same effect. Moreover, the essential spice oils, as well
as the oleoresins are preferred because of the ease with which they can be transported and
stored, uniformity in pungency and flavor and microbial advantages.
The spice oleoresins are used widely in soups, vegetables, fish, dressings, sauces, chutneys,
processed meat, baked food, dairy products, snacks, confectionery, and bakery products. As
oleoresins find wide application for preparing soup powders, noodles, poultry products, curry
powders, canned meats, and confectioneries, these have large export and domestic markets.