summer savory oil

Summer savory oil is an essential oil extracted from the entire plant of savory, scientifically known as Satureja hortensis L., belonging to the Lamiaceae family. This oil exhibits a fresh, medicinal odour characterized by spicy sage and thyme notes combined with a subtle cumin aroma. It is recognized under various synonyms, including savory essential oil and Satureja hortensis oil. This essential oil is procured mainly through steam distillation of the herbaceous plant, which is cultivated in temperate regions globally. Detailed chemical and safety data are available through databases such as PubChem. Summer savory oil serves as a natural source for flavor and fragrance applications due to its distinctive sensory profile and compatibility with various solvents, particularly alcohols.

Summer savory oil originates from plants primarily found in temperate regions where Satureja hortensis is cultivated as an herb. The oil is applied predominantly as a flavoring and fragrance agent, imparting a fresh and medicinal aroma to food products, beverages, and cosmetic formulations. It is employed in perfuming agents, enhancing sensory qualities in baked goods, condiments, and seasoning blends. Compliance with standards such as FEMA (US) ensures its safe use within defined concentration limits. The oil’s bioactive constituents contribute to its widespread utilization in flavoring industries, while its inclusion in IFRA (Global) guidelines assists in regulating its presence in fragrances due to components with potential neurotoxicity concerns, mandating controlled usage levels.

Summer savory oil exhibits solubility characteristics that influence its formulation applications. It is soluble in alcohol at room temperature, facilitating its incorporation into alcoholic-based products. Although its water solubility is limited, with an estimated value of 301.1 mg/L at 25 °C, it generally does not dissolve in water. These properties affect its dispersion and stability within aqueous and hydroalcoholic systems. The oil’s fresh medicinal aroma and volatile nature reflect its composition of aromatic compounds such as alpha-thujone and (+)-isothujone, which require consideration for safe usage and handling in product development.

	satureja hortensis l. oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8016-68-0
Pubchem (sid):	135300059

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
Typical G.C.
Wikipedia:	View
FAO:	BASIC PRINCIPLES OF STEAM DISTILLATION

Safety information

Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
None found.
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Hazard statement(s)
None found.
Precautionary statement(s)
None found.
Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
oral-rat LD50 1370 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 859, 1976.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-guinea pig LD50 340 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 14, Pg. 859, 1976.
Inhalation Toxicity:
Not determined

Safety in use information

Category:
flavor and fragrance agents
RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search
IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice
contains the following IFRA (Annex) restricted components: (non-analysis max. level reference only)
alpha-thujone	Max. Found: 1.5 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity
(+)-isothujone	Max. Found: 0.5 % and Reason: Neurotoxicity
Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS).
The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library
publication number: 3
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		-	4.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		-	-
beverages(alcoholic):		-	-
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		10.00000	50.00000
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		-	-
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		-	-
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	4.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		-	-
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		-	-
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety references

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8016-68-0

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

satureja hortensis l. oil

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