Spice Oleoresins are essentially the concentrated liquid form obtained from spices. This spice derivative has the same character and property of the spice it is obtained from. Oleoresins are popularly used for food flavoring in the food processing industry..

The demand for these derivatives is on the rise in the global market and India too is cashing on this booming market. India is one of the leading producers and exporters of black pepper oleoresin. US is one of the chief importers of paprika and black pepper oleoresin. The demand of this product can be attributed to to a sharp rise in the snacks food and fast food industry for producing a standardized effect on taste. High concentration of oleoresins, makes them difficult to use in the food industry, unless they are diluted.

These derivatives are sometimes combined with other spices and also used as a base for a number of seasonings. Oleoresins contain the aroma and flavor of the spice in a concentrated form, the form is usually viscous liquids or semisolid materials.

Manufacturing Process
Spice oleoresins are derived through non-aqueous volatile solvent extraction of powdered and dried spices. These spices are mixed with a suitable solvent and subsequently removed at the end of the process through evaporation. Spice oil, being volatile in nature, is distilled from the grounded spice and thereafter the wet spice, is dried and extracted with a solvent to produce oleoresins. The extraction method will also vary depending on the properties of the spice being extracted.

Use of Spice Oleoresin
Spice oleoresins find wide application in a number of industries for its strong flavor and aroma.

• Meat Canning
• Beverages
• Pharmaceutical
• Perfumery
• Confectionery
• Tobacco
• Sauces