AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE & RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, CBE-3

ASSIGNMENT ON

MANUFACTURING OF OLEORESIN

FSN C51 FOOD PROCESS ENTERPRISE (2+1)

BY

S.SHANMUGA PRIYA

BTF-07-023

COURSE TEACHER: DR. P.VENNILA EXTERNAL EXAMINER:

Oleoresins are flavored compounds obtained by the solvent extraction of the ground spices. They
have aroma and posses and attributes which contribute to the taste like pungency. All spices contain
essential oils in various proportions which can be extracted by steam distillation. Oleoresins are preferred
because of their microbiological advantages and uniformly in flavor and pungency, easy to store and
transport. They have several applications like preparations of beverages, soup powders, curry powders,
confectioneries, noodles, canned meats, sauces. Compliance under PFA Act is mandatory. ISI has
specified quality standards vide IS 5832 & 7826 of 1975. Oleoresins have large domestic as well as
export markets. They are consumed by broad spectrum of manufacturer like beverages, soup powders,
curry powders, confectioneries, noodles, canned meats, sauces, poultry products and so on. Most of the
end use industries are growing steadily and bound to increase with increase preference of quality
products. The use of spice is rapidly replaced with oleoresins and exports of these products instead of raw
spices results in considerable value addition.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS:

Various raw spices are cleaned and then ground to require meshing size. The extraction is
undertaken with the help of proper solvent. The solvents that can be used are hexane, acetone, ethylene
dichloride or alcohol. Extraction is done by percolation of the solvents at room temperature through a bed
of ground spices packed in a SS percolator. The dark viscous extract containing not less than 10% of total
soluble solids are drawn off and distilled under reduce pressure to remove the excess of solvent. The
essential oil is obtained by steam distillation. A typical flow chart is as under.

TYPES:
AJOWAN SEED OLEORESIN, BLACK PEPPER OLEORESIN, CAPSICUM (CHILLI)
OLEORESIN, CARDAMOM OLEORESIN, CASSIA BARK OLEORESIN, CELERY SEED
OLEORESIN, CINNAMON BARK OLEORESIN, CLOVE BUD OLEORESIN, CORIANDER SEED
OLEORESIN, CUMIN SEED OLEORESIN, CURCUMIN POWDER, DATE EXTRACT, FENNEL
SEED OLEORESIN, GALANGAL OLEORESIN, GINGER OLEORESIN, JUNIPER BERRY
OLEORESIN, MACE OLEORESIN, NUTMEG OLEORESIN, OLIBANUM RESINOLD PARSLEY
SEED OLEORESIN, TURMERIC OLEORESIN, WHITE PEPPER OLEORESIN, ZINGIBER
OLEORESIN

PAPRICA OLEORESIN:
Paprika oleoresin (also known as paprika extract) is an oil soluble extract from the fruits of
Capsicm Annum Linn or Capsicum Frutescens(Indian red chillies), and is primarily used as a
colouring and/or flavouring in food products. It is composed of capsaicin, the main flavouring
compound giving pungency in higher concentrations, and capsanthin and capsorubin, the main
colouring compounds (among other carotenoids). Extraction is performed by percolation with a
variety of solvents, primarily hexane, which are removed prior to use. Foods coloured with
paprika oleoresin include cheese, orange juice, spice mixtures, sauces, sweets and emulsified
processed meats. In poultry feed it is used to deepen the colour of egg yolks. In the United
States, paprika oleoresin is listed as a color additive “exempt from certification” (Title 21 Code
of Federal Regulations part 73) and generally classified as a natural color. In Europe, paprika
oleoresin (extract), and the compounds capsanthin and capsorubin are designated by E160c.

TURMERIC OLEORESIN:
Extracted from curcuma longa L., a member of ginger family. Obtained by solvent extraction of
the ground spice, contains coloring matter, volatile-oil, fatty oil and bitter principles. It is orange-red in
color and consists of an upper oily layer and a lower crystalline layer. Coloring components are
curcumin and curcuminoids. It is Fat and alcohol soluble, cold water insoluble, commercially
dissolve curcumin in polysorbate-80 or –60 to make it water dispersible. It has good heat
stability and poor light stability.The color hue change with pH greenish in acidic pH, orange
yellow in neutral pH, more stable in acidic pH than in neutral or alkaline pH. Used in pickle,
bakery, confectionery pudding, gelatin, gummy bear, yogurt, popcorn and finger foods
BLACK PEPPER OLEORESIN:
Description : Oleoresin Black Pepper is the natural extract of dried tender berries of Piper
Nigrum Linn of family Piperaceae. Manufacturing Process : It is obtained by the solvent
extraction of Black Pepper and the solvent traces are removed by distilling it in vacua at
controlled temperature. Physical Appearance : It is a yellowish brown viscous liquid with
pungent slightly biting aroma of Black Pepper. Spice Equivalent : About 5-10 kgs of Oleoresin
replaces 100 Kgs of dried black Pepper . Packing : 10, 20,40 Kgs HDPE Carbouys
5,10,20,40 Stainless Steel containers Shelf life and Storage : 18 months. Product should be stored
in full tight containers at controlled atmosphere protected from direct heat and light.
ROSE MARY OLEORESIN:
Rosemary Oleoresin Extract (also known as ROE) is NOT a preservative, it is an
antioxidant - these slow the rancidity of Oils.

If using to extend the shelf life of fixed oils (such as Hemp, Avocado etc), it must be added to the
oils when they are fresh, before oxidation has started. It is also most effective if thoroughly
dispersed in the oil. Rosemary Oleoresin Extract is a thick liquid, which can be difficult to blend.
It is suggested to remove a small portion of the base oil, mix thoroughly, and then re-introduce
this into the bulk fixed oil. Rosemary Oleoresin will also add shelf life to Sugar/Salt Scrubs,
Balms and Moisturisers (Creams and Lotions) and it is added during the cool down phase or
when the Preservative is added to the formula. Usage 2 - 10 drops per 100g of product
Usage Rate: 0.1% 0.5%.
GINGER LOEORESIN:
On steam distillation, dried, cracked and comminuted ginger yields 1.0 to 3.0
% of pale yellow, viscid oil. The oil possesses the aromatic odor but not the pungent
flavor of the spice. Of course, the odor of the oil is quite lasting. Ginger Oleoresin is
obtained by extraction of powdered dried ginger with suitable solvents like alcohol,
acetone etc. Unlike volatile oil, it contains both the volatile oil and the non-volatile
pungent principles for which ginger is so highly esteemed. Concentration of the
acetone extract under vacuum and on complete removal of even traces of the
solvent used, yields the so called oleoresin of ginger. Ginger oleoresin is
manufactured on a commercial scale in India and abroad and is in great demand by
the various food industries. The aroma of ginger is pleasant and spicy and the flavor
penetrating, slightly biting due to antiseptic or pungent compounds present in it,
which makes it indispensable in the manufacture of a number of food products like
ginger bread, confectionary, ginger ale, curry powders, soft drinks, vegetable, meat
and fish curries, ginger cocktail, sauces etc. Ginger preserves and ginger candy
prepared from green or fresh ginger is quite favorite of many and find great
demand. A number of alcoholic beverages are prepared from ginger in foreign
countries, such as ginger brandy, ginger wine, ginger beer etc.
CINNAMON BARK OLEORESIN:
Cinnamon oleoresin is prepared by extracting cinnamon bark with organic solvent.
Oleoresin yield varies form 10 to 12 per cent. The oleoresin is dispersed on sugar, salt and
used for flavouring processed foods.

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