🌿 Understanding How Oleoresins Are Extracted

Oleoresins are concentrated natural extracts obtained from spices and herbs. They contain both volatile essential oils and non-volatile resinous compounds—making them far more potent than the raw material.

At Agathi Enterprise, we specialize in a variety of spice extracts like capsaicin, curcumin, turmeric oleoresin, and more. Here’s a quick overview of how these powerful extracts are made:

🔹 1. Solvent Extraction

The most widely used method. Food-grade solvents such as ethanol or hexane are used to pull out active compounds.

• ✅ Ideal for turmeric, chili, ginger, and fenugreek

• ✅ Followed by vacuum evaporation to remove solvent traces

• ✅ Allows for standardized, consistent quality

🔹 2. Supercritical CO₂ Extraction

This advanced technique uses carbon dioxide under pressure to extract oleoresins without traditional solvents.

• ✅ No solvent residue

• ✅ Retains sensitive compounds

• ✅ Preferred for high-purity or clean-label applications (e.g., rosemary, lavender)

🔹 3. Steam Distillation (For Essential Oils)

Used alongside oleoresin extraction to capture volatile oils separately, enhancing fragrance and flavor profiles.

💡 Why Extraction Method Matters

Each method affects the potency, purity, and application of the final oleoresin. Choosing the right process ensures that you're delivering functional, stable, and effective ingredients for foods, supplements, and personal care.

At Agathi Enterprise, we use GMP-compliant, safe, and customizable extraction processes to suit diverse markets. We offer both standardized and solvent-free grades based on your requirements.

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