JUNIPER BERRY NATURAL ESSENTIAL OIL FOR FOOD

The product, natural juniper berry essential oil, is certified according to international standards, with guaranteed quality and origin.

Parameters:

• International name: Juniper berry natural essential oil for food
• Botanical name: Juniperus communis
• Plant family: Cupressaceae
• Country of origin: Bulgaria

Properties:

• Application: Foods
• Examination method: Natural
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Used parts: Fruit
• Type of consistency: Liquid
• Aroma strength: Strong
• Aroma type: Fresh, resinous, herbal
• Color: Light yellow to yellow-greenish

Composition:

• Product: 100% natural
• Ingredients: 100% natural
• Preservatives: No preservatives
• Colorants: No colorants

Nomenclatures:

• CAS: 8002-68-4
• EINECS: 283-268-3
• EC: 283-268-3
• FEMA: 2604
• ID: 1669

Description
Our natural juniper berry essential oil for food is obtained from the plant with the botanical name Juniperus communis. In international practice, the product bears the name Juniper berry natural essential oil for food. The plant belongs to the Cupressaceae family and grows in dry, stony and very sunny places where the soils remain poor and well drained. Bulgaria lies within the range of the species, which is the most extensive among all conifers in the Northern hemisphere. The shrub develops fleshy, cone-like fruits that ripen in the second or third year. The ripe fruits yield an entirely natural composition that contains only the volatile fraction. Natural cultivation determines the purity of this fraction, so the oil contains no preservatives, and colourants remain completely unnecessary for the product itself. The pure composition shows in the clear liquid, which remains mobile throughout its entire volume. The liquid takes on a pale yellow to yellowish-green hue from the fruit used for the extraction. The aroma is strong, and the fresh opening turns into a resinous depth with a clearly perceptible herbal nuance. Steam distillation preserves the volatile constituents unchanged, which is why the olfactory profile remains pure, clearly defined and true to the character of the plant raw material. The Bulgarian origin supports this purity of the oil. The fruit as the part used provides a rich aromatic density and pronounced freshness. Furthermore, the composition remains entirely natural, with no substances other than the raw material itself. The oil retains the fresh and resinous character of the ripe raw material.

Application
Natural juniper berry essential oil is incorporated in the food industry as a flavouring and aromatic ingredient in meat products and sauces. The meat products, more precisely sausages and marinated game, receive from the raw material the characteristic taste of ripe berries. The berries give the raw material a fresh and resinous scent with a herbal undertone. The aromatic profile is traditionally associated with game dishes and roasted red meat in European cuisine. Sauces for such dishes contain the essential oil as a carrier of the resinous note, while marinades build the same character into the pieces of meat themselves. In marinades, the liquid consistency of the product allows it to spread evenly throughout the whole mixture. The mixture coats the meat over its entire surface. Marinades and sauces belong to one group with seasoning mixes for game, which include the ingredient as part of their flavouring and aromatic base. In them, juniper is present together with spices such as black pepper and laurel leaf, while the essential oil provides the herbal undertone without visible particles of the berries.

Storage

Store natural juniper berry essential oil in a dark, cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Maintain a temperature of +5°C to +20°C to prevent oxidation and changes in quality. After opening, limit the amount of air in the packaging, and as the contents decrease, transfer the remainder into a smaller, clean and dry bottle. Use only aluminium or glass bottles for food products, preferably made of dark glass, which protect the essential oil for food from light. Close tightly after each use to prevent air and moisture from entering. Observing these conditions preserves the quality and safety of the product for a longer period.

Attention !!!

Please use natural juniper berry essential oil for the food industry according to the instructions and familiarise yourself with the safety recommendations. Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes, in case of contact rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if allergic symptoms, redness or irritation occur. It is recommended to carry out an allergy test with juniper berry essential oil before use.