winter savory oleoresin

Winter savory oleoresin is a natural extract derived from the plant Satureja montana, commonly known as winter savory. This oleoresin appears as a viscous, resinous substance and imparts a spicy, savory aroma and flavor profile associated with the herb. The material is identified by synonyms including Satureja confinis oleoresin and Satureja montana oleoresin. It is classified chemically as a botanical oleoresin and can be referenced in controlled vocabularies such as the PubChem database under its unique identifier. Winter savory oleoresin is typically sourced by solvent extraction of the dried leaves and flowers of Satureja montana. Its savory and spicy attributes make it valuable in flavor formulations, especially in the food industry.

Winter savory oleoresin naturally occurs in the herb Satureja montana, a perennial plant used historically for culinary and medicinal purposes. The oleoresin captures the characteristic spicy and savory notes of the plant, making it suitable as a flavoring agent and adjuvant in food products. Its use is particularly noted in savory seasonings, condiments, baked goods, and some confectionery items, where it enhances flavor complexity. The compound is recognized under FEMA (US) standard 3017, indicating its acceptance within flavor regulatory frameworks. Use levels are regulated for different food categories to ensure product safety and expected sensory effects.

Winter savory oleoresin is a complex mixture obtained by solvent extraction of Satureja montana plant material, resulting in a viscous resinous substance with a dense, spicy, and savory aroma. Its chemical composition includes various volatile terpenes and phenolic compounds responsible for its characteristic odor and flavor. The oleoresin’s solubility in lipids and alcohols determines its use in formulations. It exhibits stability under typical food processing conditions but its potency dictates that usage is at low parts-per-million levels to avoid overpowering flavors. Absence of identified toxicological hazards under OSHA (US) standards supports its general safety in regulated uses.

FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS):	View
Export Tariff Code:	3301.90.1000
FDA Listing of Food Additive Status:	View
Typical G.C.
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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
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:
flavoring agents and adjuvants
Recommendation for winter savory oleoresin 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: 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:		-	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

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s):

Outcome of the consultation with Member States and EFSA on the basic substance application for Satureja montana L. for use in plant protection as fungicide and bactericide on various crops View page or View pdf

EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data

EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data

satureja montana l. oleoresin

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