tea distillates

Tea distillates consist of aromatic extracts obtained from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. These distillates capture the essence of tea's characteristic flavor, which is often described simply as "tea." Known by several synonyms including camellia thea leaf distillates and tea leaf distillate, they provide a distinctive flavor used in multiple flavor formulations. These extracts are typically liquid and soluble in alcohol, water, and propylene glycol, making them versatile in different food and beverage applications. The sourcing, derived from natural tea leaves, offers a consistent sensory profile significant to the flavor and fragrance industries. For detailed chemical information, Camellia sinensis leaf distillates are recorded under PubChem as part of botanical extract classifications.

Tea distillates originate from the tea leaf, specifically from the Camellia sinensis species. These extracts carry the characteristic aroma of tea and find frequent use as flavoring agents in various culinary and beverage contexts. Their applicability extends to replicating or complementing flavors akin to clary sage oil, coriander, cubeb, and hyssop. Furthermore, these distillates enhance diverse tea varieties such as black, chai, Darjeeling, green, herbal, jasmine, lemon, and oolong teas, enriching the sensory experience. According to the FEMA (US) flavor ingredient database, tea distillates are recognized for flavoring purposes but are not intended for fragrance use. Usage recommendations consider sensitization potentials, reinforcing formulation guidelines for safety compliance.

Tea distillates display favorable solubility profiles, being readily soluble in alcohol, water, and propylene glycol. This characteristic facilitates their incorporation into various aqueous and alcoholic formulations, enhancing their use as versatile flavoring agents. The liquid nature and solubility influence formulation stability and sensory perception, allowing the tea flavor notes to be delivered effectively. The chemical complexity of these distillates includes aromatic compounds that evoke the characteristic tea aroma without identified hazardous effects or classifications according to global harmonized systems. Such properties support their utilization within regulated flavor applications.

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Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
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Oral/Parenteral Toxicity:
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Dermal Toxicity:
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Inhalation Toxicity:
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Safety in use information

Category:
flavoring agents
IFRA Critical Effect:
Sensitization
Recommendation for tea distillates usage levels up to:
	not for fragrance use.

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