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helichrysum italicum flower extract

Helichrysum italicum flower extract is a natural flavor and fragrance agent derived from everlasting flowers, known for its caramellic odor and green flavor notes.

General Material Description

Helichrysum italicum flower extract is a natural botanical extract derived from the flowers of Helichrysum angustifolium, belonging to the Asteraceae family. This extract, also known by synonyms like immortelle flower extract and everlasting flower extract, possesses distinct sensory qualities characterized by caramellic odor and green flavor notes. It is a complex mixture obtained through processes that preserve the aromatic compounds of the fresh flowers. The extract is listed under CAS number 90045-56-0 and is indexed in chemical databases such as PubChem, providing a controlled vocabulary link. Originating mainly from the Helichrysum italicum plant, this extract is valued for its contribution to flavor and fragrance industries due to its unique aromatic profile.

Occurrence, Applicability & Potential Uses

Helichrysum italicum flower extract occurs naturally in the flower heads of Helichrysum italicum, commonly known as everlasting or immortelle. It is applied extensively as a flavor and fragrance agent, imparting caramellic and green sensory characteristics to various products. The extract finds application in perfuming agents and fragrances, as well as in flavor formulations for baked goods, beverages, confectionery, and dairy products. Its use levels and safety are evaluated according to FEMA (US) standards, where it is recognized as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for flavoring. The extract's unique sensory notes make it a valued component in flavor and fragrance creation.

Physico-Chemical Properties Summary

Helichrysum italicum flower extract presents as a complex aromatic natural extract with physico-chemical properties influenced by its composition of volatile compounds. The extraction method preserves constituents responsible for its caramellic odor and green flavor. These sensory characteristics depend on the stability and solubility of its compounds in various media, affecting formulation compatibility. The extract is typically used in concentrations regulated by industry standards to maintain olfactory effectiveness without compromising safety. Its molecular complexity requires careful handling during formulation to preserve sensory integrity and ensure consistent performance in flavor and fragrance applications.

FAQ

What is Helichrysum italicum flower extract?
Helichrysum italicum flower extract is a natural botanical extract derived from the flowers of Helichrysum angustifolium, a member of the Asteraceae family. It is known for its distinctive caramellic odor and green flavor notes and is used primarily as a flavor and fragrance ingredient. The extract carries synonyms such as immortelle flower extract and everlasting flower extract and is identified by CAS number 90045-56-0.
How is Helichrysum italicum flower extract used and sourced?
This extract is obtained from the flower heads of the Helichrysum italicum plant through processes that preserve its aromatic compounds. It is utilized mainly in flavor and fragrance applications, including perfuming agents for cosmetics and flavoring agents in foods like baked goods and beverages. The extract is valued for its unique sensory properties and is subject to regulated use levels to ensure performance and safety.
What are the regulatory standards and safety considerations for Helichrysum italicum flower extract?
Helichrysum italicum flower extract is recognized under FEMA (US) standards as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for use as a flavoring substance. Safety assessments have not identified specific hazards or required precautionary statements under OSHA regulations. Use concentrations in various products are guided by standards such as the IFRA Code of Practice and FEMA GRAS guidelines to ensure safe application. Comprehensive toxicological data remain limited, but available reviews support its safe use within recommended limits.

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Literature & References

helichrysum italicum flower extract
Pubchem (sid):135298590
Publications by PubMed
Identification and quantitative determination of the polar constituents in Helichrysum italicum flowers and derived food supplements.
Clinical and mycological evaluation of an herbal antifungal formulation in canine Malassezia dermatitis.
Helichrysum and grapefruit extracts inhibit carbohydrate digestion and absorption, improving postprandial glucose levels and hyperinsulinemia in rats.
Genetic and metabolite diversity of Sardinian populations of Helichrysum italicum.
Helichrysum italicum: from traditional use to scientific data.
Arzanol, a potent mPGES-1 inhibitor: novel anti-inflammatory agent.
Intestinal antispasmodic effects of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) Don ssp. italicum and chemical identification of the active ingredients.
Spectroscopic identification and anti-biofilm properties of polar metabolites from the medicinal plant Helichrysum italicum against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Helichrysum italicum contained in an emollient cream.
Essential-oil composition of Helichrysum italicum (ROTH) G.DON ssp. italicum from Elba Island (Tuscany, Italy).
Antimicrobial phenolics and unusual glycerides from Helichrysum italicum subsp. microphyllum.
Chemical composition and possible in vitro phytotoxic activity of Helichrsyum italicum (Roth) Don ssp. italicum.
Volatile chemical composition and bioactivity of six essential oils against the stored food insect Sitophilus zeamais Motsch. (Coleoptera Dryophthoridae).
Genetic variation in Mediterranean Helichrysum italicum (Asteraceae; Gnaphalieae): do disjunct populations of subsp. microphyllum have a common origin?
Reversible inhibition of three important human liver cytochrome p450 enzymes by tiliroside.
Arzanol, a prenylated heterodimeric phloroglucinyl pyrone, inhibits eicosanoid biosynthesis and exhibits anti-inflammatory efficacy in vivo.
Protective role of arzanol against lipid peroxidation in biological systems.
Essential oil composition and larvicidal activity of six Mediterranean aromatic plants against the mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae).
Partitioning the relative contributions of inorganic plant composition and soil characteristics to the quality of Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum (Roth) G. Don fil. essential oil.
Geraniol restores antibiotic activities against multidrug-resistant isolates from gram-negative species.
An evaluation of a new approach to the regeneration of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don, and the molecular characterization of the variation among sets of differently derived regenerants.
Contribution to the analysis of the essential oil of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) G. Don. Determination of ester bonded acids and phenols.
The ecological aspect of ethnobotany and ethnopharmacology of population in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The importance of a taste. A comparative study on wild food plant consumption in twenty-one local communities in Italy.
Arzanol, an anti-inflammatory and anti-HIV-1 phloroglucinol alpha-Pyrone from Helichrysum italicum ssp. microphyllum.
Evaluation of the antioxidant and cytotoxic activity of arzanol, a prenylated alpha-pyrone-phloroglucinol etherodimer from Helichrysum italicum subsp.microphyllum.
Tiliroside and gnaphaliin inhibit human low density lipoprotein oxidation.
Exudate flavonoids in some Gnaphalieae and Inuleae (Asteraceae).
Cytotoxicity and gene induction by some essential oils in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
Influence of environmental factors on composition of volatile constituents and biological activity of Helichrysum italicum (Roth) Don (Asteraceae).
Eudesm-5-en-11-ol from Helichrysum italicum essential oil.
Selection of plants for zinc and lead phytoremediation.
Modifications of hydrophobicity, in vitro adherence and cellular aggregation of Streptococcus mutans by Helichrysum italicum extract.
Evaluation of antiherpesvirus-1 and genotoxic activities of Helichrysum italicum extract.
Assessment of the anti-inflammatory activity and free radical scavenger activity of tiliroside.
Chemical composition, plant genetic differences, and antifungal activity of the essential oil of Helichrysum italicum G. Don ssp. microphyllum (Willd) Nym.
A new dual inhibitor of arachidonate metabolism isolated from Helichrysum italicum.
Helichrysum italicum extract interferes with the production of enterotoxins by Staphylococcus aureus.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Helichrysum italicum.
Antioxidant activity of anti-inflammatory plant extracts.
Genotoxicity and antigenotoxicity of some essential oils evaluated by wing spot test of Drosophila melanogaster.
New acetophenone glucosides isolated from extracts of Helichrysum italicum with antiinflammatory activity.
Effects of Helichrysum italicum extract on growth and enzymatic activity of Staphylococcus aureus.
Phytochemical characterization and radical scavenger activity of flavonoids from Helichrysum italicum G. Don (Compositae).
[Phthalides from Helichrysum italicum].
A new triterpenoid lactone, alpha-amyrin and uvaol from Helichrysum italicum.
[A new natural triterpenic lactone, alpha-amyrin and uvaol from Helichrysum italicum (G. Don)].
[New beta-diketones from Helichrysum italicum G. Don].
[Influence of Petasites officinalis and Helichrysum italicum on hypersecretive states of gastroduodenal ulcer].

Other Information

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):View
Export Tariff Code:1302.19.0000
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General Material Information

Preferred name helichrysum italicum flower extract
Trivial Name Helichrysum angustifolium, ext.
Short Description extract of the flowers of the everlasting, helichrysum angustifolium, asteraceae
CAS Number 90045-56-0
FEMA Number 2592
FDA UNII Search
FDA Patent No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances
FDA Mainterm 90045-56-0 ; IMMORTELLE, EXTRACT (HELICHRYSUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM DC.)
Synonyms
  • elicrisina (Vevy)
  • everlasting flower extract
  • extract of the flowers of the everlasting, helichrysum angustifolium, asteraceae
  • helichrysum angustifolium flower extract
  • immortelle flower extract
  • Helichrysum angustifolium, ext.

PhysChem Properties

Material listed in food chemical codex No

Organoleptic Properties

Odor Type: Caramellic
immortelle
General comment At 100.00 %. immortelle
Flavor Type: Green
immortelle
General comment Immortelle

Occurrences

Safety Information

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:
Not determined
Dermal Toxicity:
Not determined
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
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 ppmaverage maximum ppm
baked goods: -15.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic): -5.20000
beverages(alcoholic): --
breakfast cereal: --
cheese: --
chewing gum: -0.50000
condiments / relishes: --
confectionery froastings: --
egg products: --
fats / oils: --
fish products: --
frozen dairy: -16.00000
fruit ices: -166.00000
gelatins / puddings: -0.01000
granulated sugar: --
gravies: --
hard candy: -11.00000
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

Daily Med:search
EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data
EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data
WGK Germany:2
helichrysum italicum flower extract
Chemidplus:0090045560