Ginger Oleoresin

Product Name: Ginger Oleoresin

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale

Appearance: Physical Form: Viscous liquid

Color: Pale yellow to light brown

Odor: Strong, characteristic spicy, warm, and slightly sweet ginger aroma

Taste: Pungent, slightly bitter, characteristic of ginger flavor

Physical & Chemical Properties:

• Specific Gravity (at 25°C): 0.950 – 1.030
• Refractive Index (at 20°C): 1.485 – 1.505
• Flashpoint: 80–95°C
• Acid Value: ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g
• Moisture Content: ≤ 5%

Extraction Method:

• Extraction Process: Solvent extraction (commonly ethanol or hexane) or supercritical CO2 extraction.
• Source Material: Dried and ground ginger rhizomes (Zingiber officinale).
• Yield: Varies depending on the extraction method and quality of the raw ginger material.

Solubility: Soluble in ethanol, oils, and organic solvents; insoluble in water

Shelf Life: 1-2 years from the manufacturing date when stored in optimal conditions.

Applications:

Food & Beverage Industry:

• Used as a natural flavoring agent in beverages (like ginger ale, ginger tea), candies, baked goods, sauces, and spice blends.
• Provides a spicy, warm note to culinary dishes and can be used to enhance savory and sweet food products.

Cosmetics & Toiletries:

• Used in formulations for soaps, lotions, shampoos, and creams due to its invigorating and warming properties.
• Popular in anti-aging products for its antioxidant properties.

Pharmaceuticals:

• Used in traditional and modern formulations for digestive issues, anti-nausea treatments, and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
• Known for soothing stomach discomfort, nausea, and promoting overall gastrointestinal health.

Aromatherapy:

• Used in essential oils and blends for its energizing, warming, and stimulating properties.

Perfumery:

• A key ingredient in spicy, oriental fragrance compositions for its strong, fresh, and invigorating scent.