Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Flavor
- Flavor Ingredient Class
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- INCI Name
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- CAS No.
- 84082-68-8
- Ingredients
- Nutmeg
- Olfactory Notes
- Lavender, Sandalwood
- EC No.
- 282-013-3
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Fragrances & Perfume Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- D/E Ratio
7.7-12.5 kg nutmeg to 1 kg product.
- Applications
Traditional use:
The essential oil of nutmeg is used in folk medicine for acute stomach and digestive disorders and flatulence. Externally, the oil is used for diseases of the respiratory tract, rheumatism or sciatica. In India, nutmeg oil is a component of plasters and liniment against chronic rheumatism. In Indochina, nutmeg oil is rubbed on the temple for headaches.
In food:
As a spice extract for flavoring foodstuffs, especially bakery products, small pastries, desserts or gherkins, as well as liqueurs (Chartreuse) and spice essences.
In cosmetics:
As a fragrance, nutmeg extract is suitable for use in perfumery, fine soap industry and general cosmetics. The oil makes good combinations with sandalwood, lavender and bergamot oil.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Yellow to orange to red clear liquid
- Soluble in
- Oil/fat phases
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (20°C) | 0.910-0.940 | g/cc | - |
| Flash Point | 42 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Production
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Transport
UN 1169 EXTRACTS, AROMATIC, LIQUID; 3, III
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 Years
- Handling
The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are the basic ingredients for the product formulation. They are therefore not intended for direct consumption in food, nor for direct application to the skin in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children- Stability
Unopened containers at least 5 years under exclusion of light and following conditions: Store in a cool, dry place