Nutmeg oleoresin is the natural extract of dried seeds of Myristica Fragrans Houttyn of family Myristicaceae. It bears a tenacious history of hailed alternative and magical abilities. The oleoresin has gratifying aroma and slightly warmly taste sensation. Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) has a sweet, warm, spicy scent similar to the spice commonly used in cooking. Comforting and soothing, nutmeg helps boost energy. It also supports nervous and endocrine systems and prostaglandin balance. Nutmeg has an approximate ORAC of 1,581,360 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter
CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS
PRODUCT
: NUTMEG OIL (Select).
CLASSIFICATION
CAS number
: 84080-68-8
EINECS number
: 282-013-3
ORGANOLEPTICS:
Odour Type
: Spicy
Odour Strength
: Medium
Odour Description
: Spicy woody pungent nutmeg od
or
Taste Description³
: Spicy
PROPERTIES:
Appearance
: Pale yellow clear liquid
Specific gravity
: 0.848-0.915 @ 25.°C.
Refractive index
: 1.451-1.475 @ 25°C.
Optical rotation
: +8.00 to 30.00
Boiling point
: 165 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Shelf life
: 24.00 month(s) or longer if stored
properly.
STORAGE: Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed
containers, protected from heat and light
.
INGREDIENTS AS PER G.C.
:
Myristicin
: 10-14 %
Alpha-Pinene
: 20-24%
Beta-Pinene
: 20-24%
Lipids
: 35-40%
MICROBIOLOGICAL TESTING
:
Total Plate Count
: <1000/gm
Yeast & Mould
: < 100/gm
E Coli
: Absent
Salmonella
: Absent
Heavy Metals
: < 10 ppm
Arsenic
: < 1 ppm
Lead
: < 2 ppm
Recommendation for usage level up to:
2.00% in fragrance concentrate
Recommendation for usage level up to:
640 ppm in the flavour 
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