A bit of residue
of oleoresin in the end because I used an electric heater that barely melts oils and beeswax (same issue with other essential oils), but that's it.
Many salsa manufacturers find a source for mild, or no heat jalapeños, and then add precise amounts
of oleoresin capsicum (extract) to maintain consistent heat levels.
by Dave DeWitt The power
of oleoresin capsicum is so great that it has become a popular ingredient in personal defense sprays that have virtually replaced tear gas products such as Mace.
Pepper sprays vary considerably in the amount
of oleoresin they contain.
So, they added an irritant — in this case a minute amount
of oleoresin capsicum — and it produced the tingling sensation of the shampoo «doing something.»
But, what is the strength
of the oleoresin?
Evidently, the effectiveness of the spray is dependent on the following conditions: the concentration
of oleoresin in the spray, the formation of a mist, and the violence of the suspect.
They also monitor the heat of the batch, and
of the oleoresin added, by using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) testing.
Manufacturers tout the percentage
of oleoresin in their products and make claims that theirs is best because it contains ten percent oleoresin.
Not exact matches
Maker
of essential oils and
oleoresins Arjuna Natural Extracts is ramping up its US operations and opened a new sales office in Dallas earlier this month, making its line
of products more readily available stateside.
Our vanilla flavor is made with
oleoresin which is the pure and natural concentration
of all the complex aroma and flavor essences
of fully cured vanilla beans.
Contains 2 % or less
of Calcium Chloride, Dextrose, Erythorbic Acid Dry, Guar Gum, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate), Mono & Diglycerides,
Oleoresin Paprika (color), Salt, Sorbitol, Spice, Sugar, Whey.
It is predominantly suited for use as a natural red colorant in the form
of powder or
oleoresin.
However, the report «Pepper Spray and In - Custody Deaths» referred to by the International Association
of Chiefs
of Police stated: «In the majority
of cases,
oleoresin capsicum spray was either ineffective or less than totally effective.»
The FBI report, «Chemical Agent Research,
Oleoresin Capsicum» concluded that pepper sprays were effective against intoxicated people, and told the story
of a large, intoxicated biker who was successfully disabled.
The
oleoresin is a natural food coloring that provides the color for barbecue sauce, prepared meats, and potato chips, to name just a few
of its uses.
Because
of the extremely high heat levels, most African birdseye chiles are processed into
oleoresin capsicum (pepper extract) for use in commercial food processing and the pharmaceutical industry.
Boyce: Pepper extract is
oleoresin capsicum, the concentrated oil containing high amounts
of capsaicin.
Some manufacturers
of hot products prefer to use heatless chile varieties and add heat later during processing through the addition
of concentrated capsaicin
oleoresin.
With some Savina record challengers, Garcia also questioned the reliability
of the test results: «In some cases labs have discovered that the challengers» samples have been adulterated with
oleoresin,» the extremely hot capsaicin extract, thus disqualifying them.
by Dave DeWitt Given the fact that some manufacturers are using one million Scoville Unit
oleoresins to manufacture super-hot sauces, the question comes up about the dangers
of capsaicin.
My wife, Mary Jane Wilan, applies super-hot sauces with
oleoresin capsicum in them on the threshold
of our front door to deter the large outdoor cockroaches from crawling in under the door.
Q: Dear Dave: I am a small manufacturer
of hot sauces and I am looking for a source
of capsaicin and
oleoresin extracts approx 1,000,000 — 2,000,000 Scoville Units (or more if possible).
The statement
of the percentages is
of the crystalline alkaloid (pure generic capsaicin, refined from
oleoresin capsicin, not
of the pepper pods.
Oleoresin is a natural mixture
of an oil and a resin extracted from various plants, such as pine or balsam fir.
For certified organic fruits, allowed coatings include carnauba wax (obtained from the leaves
of the carnauba palm tree) and wood resin (typically produced from the
oleoresins found in pine trees).
Natural raspberry flavor, Lemon oil, Astaxanthin (5 %), Sunflower lecithin, Mix
of non-GMO tocopherols (vitamin E), Rosemary
oleoresin extract, Momordica (50 %) Mogroside v, Ascorbyl palmitate NF grade (vitamin C).
Well the FDA defines it as: «the essential oil,
oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product
of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.»
I've run out
of vanilla
oleoresin for now, but when my next batch arrives I'm going to test out a gingerbread latte blend.
Pig out intelligently with Smart Bacon ® — a product advertised as bringing «that hearty bacon taste into the veggie world» — and you'll get the following ingredients: Water, soy protein isolate, wheat gluten, soybean oil, textured soy protein concentrate, textured wheat gluten, less than 2 percent
of natural smoke flavor, natural flavor (from vegetable sources), grill flavor (from sunflower oil), carrageenan, evaporated cane juice, paprika
oleoresin (for flavor and color), potassium chloride, sesame oil, fermented rice flour, tapioca dextrin, citric acid, salt.
«The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil,
oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product
of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.»
According to the Code
of Federation Regulations: 21 CFR 501.22 — Animal foods; labeling
of spices, flavorings, colorings, and chemical preservatives, it has the following definition: «The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil,
oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or any product
of roasting, heating or enzymolysis, which contains the flavoring constituents derived from a spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products, or fermentation products thereof, whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.»
Chicken, Wheat Flour, Soy Flour, Glycerin, Tapioca Flour, Animal Fat (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Water, Salt, Citric Acid (Preservative), Inulin, Caramel Color, Dried Algae, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Beta - Carotene, Zinc Proteinate, Betaine, Zinc Propionate, Fruit Juice (Color), L - Ascorbyl -2-Polyphosphate (Source
of Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Mixed Tocopherols (Preservative), Taurine, Lactic Acid, Turmeric
Oleoresin (Color), Kale, Rosemary Extract