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Nutmeg CO2-se extract (organic), DE-ÖKO-013
Product-No.: 001.006

Further product-related documents are available on request

Raw Material:
Myristica fragrans – Nuts, dried, from organic farming

Production:
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms [1].

Ingredients:
see specification

Application:
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 [2].*

As a spice extract for flavouring foodstuffs, especially bakery products, small pastries, desserts or gherkins, as well as liqueurs (Chartreuse) and spice essences.*

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.*

Literature:
[1] P. Manninen, E. Häivälä, S. Sarimo, H. Kallio : Distribution of microbes in supercritical CO2 extraction of sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) oils : Zeitschrift für Lebensmitteluntersuchung und -Forschung / Springerverlag (1997) 204: 202-205
[2] Wolfgang Blascheck u.a. (Hrsg.) : HagerROM 2017, Hagers Enzyklopädie der Arzneistoffe und Drogen : Suttgart: Wissenschaftliche Verlagsgesellschaft Stuttgart, 2017

* Statements summarise literature evidence and have informative character. They might be derived from in vitro or animal tests and thus not be substantiated for humans. Statements have not been evaluated by competent authorities and do not refer to finished products. The marketer of any finished product containing any FLAVEX extract as ingredient is responsible for assuring that the claims made for his product are lawful and comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the country in which the product is to be sold.