Density | 0.871g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Boling Point | 254°C(lit.) |
Specific Rotation(α) | Angular rotation: -28 to -47° |
Flash Point | 150°F |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.49(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Light yellow liquid. The relative density is 0.872-895, the refractive index is 1.4800-1.4980, the specific optical rotation is -25 ° -55 °, and the acid value is 0-2. There is a spicy smell of ginger. |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | LY9480000 |
Toxicity | Both the acute oral LD50 value in rats and the acute dermal LD 50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Shelanski, 1972). |
light yellow volatile liquid with a spicy aroma characteristic of ginger. Almost insoluble in water, soluble in ether, ethyl acetate and other organic solvents, due to the structure of its main components contain phenolic hydroxyl groups, has a certain antioxidant effect, at the same time, long-term storage in the air is also susceptible to oxidation leading to color deepening.
Ginger was prepared by steam distillation.
can be used as a flavor.
FEMA | 2522 | GINGER OIL |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
Introduction | ginger is a flowering plant belonging to the family Zingiberaceae, whose roots are widely used as spices, in folk medicine has been used for thousands of years. Due to its digestive properties, in Asia Ginger is an integral part of the diet. Most often added to dishes, including meat, can help digestion. The essential oil of ginger and ginger is popular for its ease of preservation and flavoring ability. Ginger essential oil is used to regulate Nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual disorders, inflammation and respiratory diseases. |
efficacy and action | ginger essential oil is one of the best natural medicines for intestinal colic, dyspepsia, Diarrhea, cramps and stomach pain. Ginger essential oil can also be used as a natural medicine to relieve Nausea and treat Vomit; Ginger essential oil is a fungicide, which can kill microbial and bacterial infections. These include intestinal infections, bacillary dysentery, and food poisoning. The essential oil of ginger is effective against malaria, an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. Symptoms caused by malaria usually include Fever, fatigue, Vomit and Head Pain. In severe cases, malaria may cause yellowing of the skin, convulsions, Coma, or death; Ginger essential oil removes mucus from the throat and lungs, and naturally relieves Cough, asthma, bronchitis and shortness of breath; Ginger essential oil has lower cholesterol and anticoagulant effect. According to some preliminary research from The University of Maryland Medical Center, ginger can lower cholesterol, help prevent blood clotting, and help treat heart disease, if a blood vessel is blocked, can cause a heart attack or stroke; Ginger roots contain very high levels of antioxidants that can help prevent certain types of cell damage, especially those caused by oxidation; When using aromatherapy, ginger essential oil can relieve Anxiety of depression and fatigue. The warm advantages of ginger essential oil can assist sleep, but also can inspire the person's courage and relaxation. 09. Relieve muscle pain and menstrual pain ginger essential oil because of its active ingredient Ginger protease, can relieve menstrual pain, Head Pain, back pain and muscle soreness. Studies have shown that eating one or two drops of ginger essential oil a day is more effective in treating muscle and joint pain throughout the body than painkillers prescribed by ordinary doctors because it reduces inflammation and increases blood circulation. |
application field | ginger essential oil is mainly used to reflect the processing of ginger-flavored foods, such as instant noodles, meat products, flavors, baking, beer, ginger drinks and other foods, and also used in medicine, daily chemical products. It is an ideal high-grade spice, with the development of food industry, as high-quality, standardized ginger essential oil will be respected by people. |
extraction process | ginger oil from Jamaica, india and China and other places of the ginger perennial herb ginger rhizomes as raw material, after drying, grinding and steam distillation obtained, oil yield of about 1.5% ~ 3.0%. It can also be extracted by cold grinding or cold pressing method, and the oil yield is 0.27% ~ 0.33%, and the quality is better than that of distillation method. |
Usage | drop 1-2 drops of ginger oil in water to help maintain the function of the digestive tract. Use ginger oil to taste in a favorite dessert or an appetizer. |
identification test | see "ginger oil (03160)". |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.10, § 182.20,2000). GRAS(FEMA;FDA,§ 182.20,2000). |
usage limit | FEMA(mg/kg): seasoning: 10~1000; Meat products: 30~250; candy 27; Baked products 52; Cold drinks 36~65; Soft drinks 79. FEMA(mg/kg): Beverage 17; Cold drink 20; Candy 14; Baked food 47; Seasoning 13; Meat product 12. |
Use | can be used to mix food flavor, in some cosmetics, soap flavor can also be used in small amounts. GB 2760-96: permitted use of food flavors. China GB 2760-96 for the permitted use of edible spices. Mainly used in cakes, cookies, alcoholic beverages, carbonated beverages and strawberry flavor, pineapple and mint flavor. as a food spice. Mainly used in cakes, cookies, alcohol-containing cold drinks, carbonated drinks, as well as the preparation of pineapple, strawberry and mint flavor and other flavor. The dosage is 47mg/kg in baked food; 20mg/kg in cold drink; 17mg/kg in drink; 14mg/kg in candy; 13mg/kg in seasoning; 12mg/kg in meat. |
production method | to be native to Jamaica, india and China and other places of the ginger perennial herb ginger rhizomes as raw material, after drying, grinding and steam distillation obtained, oil yield of about 1.5% ~ 3.0%. It can also be extracted by cold grinding or cold pressing method, and the oil yield is 0.27% ~ 0.33%, and the quality is better than that of distillation method. tubers from Zingiber official, a perennial root herb of Zingiberaceae, were dried, ground and distilled with steam. The yield was about 1.5%-3.0%. Mainly produced in India, Jamaica and other places. Our country also produces, and useful cold grinding method or cold pressing extraction method, quality is better than that of distillation products. The yield was 0.27%-0.33%. solvent (alcohol, acetone or hexane) extract of dried tubers of Zingiberaceae perennial perennial herb Zingiber official. Yield 4% ~ 6% (dry raw material). |