Oleoresin is a combination of oils and resins concentrated. They are typically viscous, waxy, and resinous liquids with an intense flavor, color profile, and characteristic of the starting material. These are derived from a wide range of natural sources including spices, herbs, flowers, and fruits. The extraction process of oleoresin is more aggressive in comparison to essential oils because the yields can be higher and contain some important flavor notes that are absent in essential oil (such as piperine in black pepper or capsaicin in capsicum). It's the reason why oleoresins provide flavor profiles characteristic with more rapid flavor release. Water-based oleoresins are often used in confectionery.

Why Oleoresins?

1. Achieving efficient and consistent results using ground spices is a challenging task. Oleoresins can replace the original ground spice with a standardized taste and aroma that can be tailored as per the requirement of the product.

2. Economical, with easier quality control, and requires lesser storage space.

3. Longer shelf life, cleaner (no bacterial contamination), and convenient substitute for ground spices.