Technical Data Sheet (TDS) - Star Anise Food Fragrance (water-dispersible)

Star Anise Food Fragrance (water-dispersible) — English (v1)

Manufacturer: AltraFlora

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Product information

  • Product Name: Star anise food fragrance — water-dispersible, PN AF-ILVE1EML
  • Scientific name: Illicium verum
  • Parts utilized for extraction: Fruit (dried)
  • Appearance: Milky-white to pale-yellow oil-in-water emulsion
  • Aroma: Sweet, warm and intensely anisic, with a liquorice-like body
  • Solubility: Dispersible in water (oil-in-water emulsion); miscible with ethanol

Raw material specification

AnalysisMethodResult
Total ash for herbPh. Eur. (2.4.16)<4%
PesticidesGC/MS, LC-MS/MSComplies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.13)
Aflatoxins (G1, G2, B1, B2)AOAC 999.07Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.18)
Ochratoxin AAOAC 2004.10Complies with Ph. Eur. (2.8.22)
Benzo(a)pyrene (PAH)JOSS 2002 25, pp. 96–100<10 ppb

Extract specification

AnalysisMethod SpecificationResult
Major components:GC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)
AnetholeGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)min. 80 %87.83 %
LimoneneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)max. 5.0 %2.15 %
LinaloolGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)max. 3.0 %1.81 %
EstragoleGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)max. 6.0 %1.76 %
(E)-CaryophylleneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)max. 2.0 %0.95 %
δ-3-CareneGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)max. 2.0 %0.93 %
TOTALGC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)min. 90 %95.43 %
Identified compounds (GC-FID area)GC-FID, area normalisation (AF-LABGC003)min. 95 %98.82 %
Arsenic (As)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Cadmium (Cd)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 3 ppm)N.D.
Lead (Pb)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 1 ppm)N.D.
Mercury (Hg)ICP-OES (In-house method)N.D. (< 0.1 ppm)N.D.
Total aerobic microbial count (cfu/g)ISO 4833-1<10000Complies
Yeast & mold (cfu/g)ISO 21527-2<100Complies
Escherichia coliISO 16649-2N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
SalmonellaISO 6579N.D. (in 25 g)N.D.
Pseudomonas aeruginosaISO 13720N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.
Staphylococcus aureusISO 6888-1N.D. (in 1 g)N.D.

Additional data

  • Storage conditions: Store refrigerated (2–8 °C); keep away from intense light and high heat. Shake well before use.
  • Carrier: Lecithin (E322(i)) and water. The star anise essential oil is emulsified in this lecithin / water base.
  • Packaging: 1–5 kg/bottle, 10–25–50 kg/drum.
  • Shelf life: 12 months (unopened, refrigerated)
  • Dosage and use: A water-dispersible form of star anise (Illicium verum) fragrance oil, emulsified in a lecithin / water base for direct incorporation into aqueous food and beverage systems without a pre-solubilization step — syrups, liqueur and spiced beverage bases, dairy drinks and confectionery fillings. Anethole is the dominant constituent and carries almost all of the odour, so very small additions are effective. Estragole is naturally present in star anise; formulators should observe the estragole limits applicable to their product category and market. Compositional figures in the Extract Specification and the chromatographic profile refer to the essential-oil fraction of the product, determined by GC-FID area normalisation; the carrier is stated separately above.

Values above are transcribed from the PDF below, which remains the authoritative document. Results are from the batch named in the PDF.