ONION OLEORESINS 20:1

	Botanical Name	:	Allium cepa
	CAS #	:	130007-42-0
	Appearance	:	Brown Thick Paste with characteristic odour
	Solubility	:	soluble in water
	Flavor	:	lightly sweet & characteristic flavors of onion
	Extraction Method	:	Obtained by the solvent extraction of dried seeds of Myristica fragrans Houttuyn

Major Constituents :
Menthanol

Description :
The oleoresin is extracted from fresh bulb of the onion, which are harvested between September and April. Onion has an ancient reputation as a curative agent. It is high in vitamins A, B and C and shares many of the properties of garlic, to which it is closely related. The oleoresins have lightly sweet & characteristic flavors of onion.

Specification :
Assay : 20 : 1
50 % v/v Methanol from Fresh Onion

Blends Offered :
The above quality is our standard specification. In addition to this customized blends are also offered to meet specific requirements.

Shelf Life :
24 months from the date of manufacture when stored below 25^oC in closed containers away from direct light and not under humid conditions.

Uses :
Onion Oleoresin can be used as spice and seasoning mixes, for meats, sausages and other food preparations. It is also used in some pharmaceutical preparations for colds, coughs.