prosopis juliflora wood extract

Prosopis juliflora wood extract, also known synonymously as Prosopis spicigera extract or mesquite wood extract, is a natural flavoring ingredient obtained from the wood of the Prosopis juliflora tree. It appears as an alcoholic extract derived from mesquite wood and imparts distinctive sensory characteristics including smoky and woody notes with phenolic undertones. This extract has been studied for its organoleptic properties, notably a smoky, spicy aroma and flavor with savory and meaty nuances. It is catalogued under chemical databases such as PubChem, where it is recognized as a natural product derived from plant biomass. The extract is mainly sourced through processing mesquite wood which undergoes alcoholic extraction to isolate key flavor compounds.

Prosopis juliflora wood extract occurs naturally in the wood of the Prosopis juliflora tree, commonly known as mesquite. This extract is utilized predominantly as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in various food and beverage applications. It provides a characteristic smoky, woody, and savory flavor profile often sought in baked goods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, frozen dairy products, and confectionery. The FEMA (US) Expert Panel has evaluated it and assigned the FEMA number 3942, indicating its recognized use as a generally accepted flavoring substance. Its applications typically exclude fragrance uses, and it is incorporated within regulated usage levels to maintain safety and consistency in formulations.

The extract is an alcoholic solution obtained from mesquite wood which contains phenolic compounds contributing to its smoky and tar-like sensory characteristics. These phenolics are responsible for a savory and woody flavor impression with a nuanced meaty aftertaste. The physical form as an extract allows easy incorporation into water- or alcohol-based food systems. Its solubility profile and chemical stability facilitate its usage as a flavoring adjuvant without significant volatility or degradation at standard food processing temperatures. The smoky aroma and flavor stem largely from aromatic phenolic content derived from wood processing, affecting formulation decisions concerning compatibility and concentration.

	prosopis juliflora dc. wood extract
Pubchem (sid):	135330283

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	1302.19.0000
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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
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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:
flavoring agents and adjuvants
Recommendation for prosopis juliflora wood extract usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.
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: 19
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		average usual ppm	average maximum ppm
baked goods:		75.00000	90.00000
beverages(nonalcoholic):		5.00000	10.00000
beverages(alcoholic):		40.00000	50.00000
breakfast cereal:		-	-
cheese:		-	-
chewing gum:		-	-
condiments / relishes:		-	-
confectionery froastings:		-	-
egg products:		-	-
fats / oils:		-	-
fish products:		-	-
frozen dairy:		50.00000	90.00000
fruit ices:		-	-
gelatins / puddings:		0.50000	1.00000
granulated sugar:		-	-
gravies:		-	-
hard candy:		-	-
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:		50.00000	90.00000
soups:		-	-
sugar substitutes:		-	-
sweet sauces:		-	-

Safety references

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

prosopis juliflora dc. wood extract

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