NETTLE ORGANIC ESSENTIAL OIL FOR FOOD

The product, organic nettle essential oil, is certified according to international standards, with guaranteed quality and origin.

Parameters:

• International name: Nettle organic essential oil for food
• Botanical name: Urtica dioica
• Plant family: Urticaceae
• Country of origin: Bulgaria

Properties:

• Application: Foods
• Examination method: Organic
• Extraction method: Steam distillation
• Used parts: Leaves
• Type of consistency: Liquid
• Aroma strength: Gentle
• Aroma type: Fresh, earthy, herbal
• Color: Pale yellow

Composition:

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

Nomenclatures:

• CAS: 84012-40-8
• EINECS: 281-685-5
• EC: 281-685-5
• FEMA: 0
• ID: 1372

Description
Our organic nettle essential oil for foods is obtained from the plant with the botanical name Urtica dioica. In international trade practice, the product bears the name Nettle organic essential oil for food. The plant belongs to the Urticaceae family, whose perennial herbaceous representatives inhabit the temperate latitudes of Europe as well as vast areas of Asia. The plantations for our plant raw material are located on the territory of Bulgaria. The raw material comprises the leaves, which serve as the only part used in extracting the essential oil. The oil acquires an entirely organic composition, because the organic cultivation of the plantations determines the substances that accumulate in the leaves of the plant during the vegetation period. The organic ingredients remain the only ones in it, without preservatives and without colourants. The leaves concentrate the pigments of the whole plant and give the liquid a stable pale yellow tone. The tone goes together with the liquid consistency, while the aroma of the product remains delicate in character. The aromatic profile brings together a fresh note, an earthy background and a herbal trace in the overall olfactory character. The profile reaches the finished oil in its original form, as steam distillation separates only the volatile substances from the leaf raw material. In addition, the volatile substances are released in a small quantity, which determines the delicate character of the fragrance. The fragrance rests on a base of substances of entirely plant origin. The nettle leaf raw material turns into a product with an entirely plant-based composition.

Application
In the food industry, nettle essential oil is used for its fresh, earthy and slightly spicy herbal flavour. It flavours soups, broths and infusions, is included in marinades for meat and fish with a green herbal accent and gives a refreshing profile to cold salads and salad dressings. The oil enriches green purées and pastes, plant-based creams and sauces, as well as homemade plant-based cheeses, and in plant-based and vegan dishes it adds a characteristic herbal finish. It is used in baked goods, breads and desserts for a lighter flavour and aroma, in herbal toppings for porridges and grain dishes, and in lightly salted savoury bites and snacks with a green nuance. It is included in detox blends, freshly squeezed juices and herbal teas with a cleansing focus, in legume dishes and in combinations with cereal foods and pickled vegetables. It is suitable for fats and cooking oils with a herbal effect, for functional and dietary products with a specialised focus, as well as for homemade dietary supplements and organic cooking blends with a pronounced herbal character.

Storage

Store organic nettle essential oil in a dark, cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat. 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 content decreases, pour the remainder into a smaller, clean and dry bottle. Use only aluminium or glass bottles for food products, preferably of dark glass, which protect the essential oil for foods from light. Close tightly after each use so that air and moisture do not penetrate. Observing these conditions preserves the quality and safety of the product for a longer period.

Attention !!!

Please use organic nettle 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, and in case of contact, rinse well with water. Discontinue use if allergic symptoms, redness or irritation occur. It is recommended to perform an allergy test with organic nettle essential oil before use.