Ginger oleoresin is characterized by pungency that is attributed to gingerol. It is very frequently adulterated with capsicum and grains of paradise, both of which are added to give increased pungency. Turmeric is also usually added to restore the colour. Ginger Oleoresin is obtained by the solvent extraction of ground-dried rhizomes of Zingiber officinale Roscoe. The product has the characteristic refreshing aroma of ginger. When evaluated in dilution, it has a pungent,biting sensation. It is a free-flowing, homogeneous, dark brown liquid.
Oleoresin capsicum (OC) is an oily extract of pepper plants of the genus Capsicum. It is also the principal active ingredient in OC spray and is a mixture of complex soluble phenols known as capsaicinoids. An oleoresin is a natural flavoring prepared by extracting a botanical (spice) with a non-potable volatile solvent, which is later removed. Oleoresins are added to almost every food application to contribute the attributes of the natural spice such as flavor, color, or as a natural antioxidant.
What is the purpose of paprika oleoresin? Paprika oleoresin is used as a source of colour in canned meats, sausages, smoked pork, sandwich spreads, soups, cheeses, orange juice, spice mixtures, sauces, and sweets. In poultry feed, it is used to deepen the colour of egg yolks. Paprika is the ground dried pod of mild capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.). Paprika oleoresin is the combination of flavor and color principles obtained from paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) by solvent extraction.
Terpinolene is a p-menthadiene with double bonds at positions 1 and 4(8). It has a role as a sedative, an insect repellent, a plant metabolite and a volatile oil component. ChEBI. Terpinolene is a natural product found in Xylopia aromatica, Eupatorium cannabinum, and other organisms with data available.