elettaria cardamomum seed oil guatemala

Elettaria cardamomum seed oil Guatemala is a natural essential oil extracted by steam distillation from the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant. This oil is recognized by its warm, spicy aroma combined with cool camphor, eucalyptus, balsam, and woody nuances. Frequently cited synonyms include cardamom seed oil, cardamom guatemala EO, and cardamomum officinale seed oil Guatemala. The oil is clear to pale yellow, exhibiting a specific gravity roughly between 0.917 and 0.947 at 25 °C and a refractive index near 1.462 to 1.466 at 20 °C. Derived primarily from cardamom seeds cultivated in Guatemala, this oil is documented within chemical databases such as PubChem. It finds application mainly in flavoring and fragrance industries due to its distinctive spicy and minty floral characteristics.

This oil occurs naturally in the seeds of the Elettaria cardamomum plant, predominantly sourced from Guatemala. It is widely used as a flavoring enhancer and fragrance agent in multiple domains including perfumery, food, and beverage manufacturing. Cardamom seed oil Guatemala imparts a typical spicy, fresh, and woody aroma that complements citrus, floral, and herbal notes. Its inclusion is favored in diverse scent compositions such as chypre, oriental, and spice bouquets. Regulated under FEMA (US), it is accepted for use as a flavoring substance with defined concentration limits ensuring safety and quality. The oil also sees use as a tonic and in enhancing the presence of products like baked goods, beverages, and confectioneries.

Elettaria cardamomum seed oil Guatemala is characterized by a specific gravity ranging approximately from 0.917 to 0.947 at 25 °C and a refractive index between 1.462 and 1.466 at 20 °C. It has a flash point near 65 °C (149 °F), indicating moderate volatility under formulated conditions. The oil is soluble in alcohol and exhibits limited aqueous solubility. Proper storage involves cool, dry environments shielded from heat and light to maintain stability over at least 12 months. These properties influence its handling during formulation and impact its performance in both flavor and fragrance applications. The oil's complex composition including minor sensitizing components such as citral and geraniol dictates formulation considerations within regulatory guidelines.

	elettaria cardamomum l. seed oil
Canada Domestic Sub. List:	8000-66-6
Pubchem (sid):	135303510

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.29.6000
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 5000 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,837,1974 oral-rat LD50 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 837, 1974.
Dermal Toxicity:
skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg FCTXAV 12,837,1974 skin-rabbit LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 12, Pg. 837, 1974.
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)
citral	Max. Found: 0.5 % and Reason: Sensitization
geraniol	Max. Found: 1.00 % and Reason: Sensitization
Recommendation for elettaria cardamomum seed oil guatemala usage levels up to:
	12.0000 % in the fragrance concentrate.
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. Update in publication number(s): 23
Click here to view publication 3
		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		51.50000	70.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		2.29000	4.04000
beverages(alcoholic):		111.14000	120.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		50.00000	4500.00000
condiments / relishes:		61.84000	70.00000
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		5.62000	10.00000
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		12.91000	15.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		5.00000	10.00000
hard candy:		50.00000	3500.00000
imitation dairy:		-	-
instant coffee / tea:		-	-
jams / jellies:		-	-
meat products:		36.18000	55.00000
milk products:		-	-
nut products:		-	-
other grains:		-	-
poultry:		-	-
processed fruits:		-	-
processed vegetables:		-	-
reconstituted vegetables:		-	-
seasonings / flavors:		-	-
snack foods:		-	-
soft candy:		6.74000	8.03000
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety references

EPI System: View

EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):8000-66-6

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

WISER:UN 1993

elettaria cardamomum l. seed oil

Chemidplus:0008000666

RTECS:FH4550300 for cas# 8000-66-6