MACE OLEORESIN 30%

	Botanical Name	:	Myristica fragrans Houttuyn
	CAS #	:	8007-12-3
	Appearance	:	Free flowing transparent reddish liquid at ambient temperature
	Solubility	:	Soluble in fixed oils
	Odor	:	Characteristic aroma like nutmeg
	Extraction Method	:	Obtained by the solvent extraction of dried arillodes of seeds of Myristica fragrans Houttuyn

Major Constituents :
Volatile Oil, camphene and pinene

Description :
Mace Oleoresin is the end product obtained by solvent extraction of the dried flowers of Myristica fragrance van Houtte, Myristicaceae with the subsequent removal of the solvent. It is a semisolid, waxy material. The color of the oleoresins ranges from pale buff to amber to dark orange, odour and taste are characteristic of nutmeg.

Specification :
Volatile Oil Content : Not less then 30%-31%(v/w) (30.3%)
Residual solvent : Less than 25 ppm (14 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 :
18 months from the date of manufacture when stored below 25^oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
Mace Oleoresins are used as spice and seasoning mixes, for meats, sausages and other food preparations.