Density | 0.924 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 188 °C/760 mmHg (lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | Angular rotation: +22 to +44° |
Flash Point | 134°F |
Storage Condition | Room Temprature |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.464(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow liquid. The relative density is 0.917-0.947, the refractive index is 1.462-1.466, the specific rotation is 20-44, the acid value is ≤ 6, and the ester value is 92-150. There are spice and grass scents of cardamom. |
UN IDs | UN 1993 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | FH4550300 |
Toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§182.10,2000)。 |
traits | cardamom oil is colorless to light yellow liquid. Its characteristic spicy fragrance, warm aroma, head fragrance has a smell like camphor and eucalyptus, followed by woody, sweet and flower fragrance. |
introduction | cardamom oil is an important natural essential oil. According to different varieties, cardamom is divided into small cardamom, nutmeg, etc. The cardamom referred to here is small cardamom. The scientific name of the authentic foreign variety of cardamom is: Elettaria cardamomum Maton. Cardamom and ginger are plants of the same family, which have similar functions and are less irritating. So there are thick rhizomes and leaves like ginger, smooth and large, about 10cm long, with small yellow-purple flowers, and six rows of brown seeds in the ovate fruit, which is the source of the extracted essential oil. |
application | cardamom oil is used to prepare edible essence, and is also used in medicine and other industries. medicinal can dispel wind and strengthen stomach. It can also make curry powder, bread and flavoring agents. |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.10,2000). |
usage limit | (FEMA;mg/kg) alcohol-free beverage 3.0; Ice cream 2.0; Candy 2.0; Baked food 1700; Seasoning 900; Meat products 570. |
maximum allowable usage of food additives maximum allowable residue standard | ▼ ▲ Chinese name of additive allowed to use this kind of additive Chinese name of food additive function maximum allowable usage (g/kg) maximum allowable residue (g/kg) cardamom oil, food and food spices, each flavor composition used to prepare essence shall not exceed the maximum allowable usage and maximum allowable residue in GB 2760 |
preparation method | cardamom oil is obtained by steam distillation of the seeds of cardamom. The yield can reach 3.5 ~ 8%. |
chemical properties | light yellow liquid. Relative density 0.917-0.947, refractive index 1.462-1.466, specific rotation +20-+44, acid value ≤ 6, ester value 92-150. There are spice and grass scents of cardamom. |
use | used to prepare flavoring essence. Spice. It is used for seasoning various foods and also used to extract essential oils. Arabs (especially Saudis) often cook with coffee to entertain guests, called Gahwa, which has a special fragrance. In Northern Europe, it is mostly used for baked goods such as bread and cakes (especially apple cakes). Swedes are mostly used in beef patties. Indians often chew after meals and use them to produce "Indian curry powder". my country's GB 2760-96 stipulates that it is allowed to use edible spices. It is widely used to enhance the aroma of various foods such as kimchi, minced meat, curry powder, seasonings, bread and wine. |
production method | obtained by steam distillation of the seeds of the perennial herb cardamom (Elettaria damomum) of the ginger family. The yield is about 3.5% ~ 7%. Mainly produced in India, Sri Lanka and Central America. It is also produced in Guangdong, China, but the variety used is Amom "mglohosum of the genus Nutmeg. Harvest eighty-mature fruits, bleach with sulfur dioxide gas and dry them. |
category | toxic substances |
toxicity classification | low toxicity |
acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 5000 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | combustible; Hot decomposition pungent stimulates smoke |
storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse low temperature ventilation and drying |
fire extinguishing agent | water mist, carbon dioxide, foam, dry powder |
EPA chemical information | information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |