Spice Oils
Spice oil is a spice derivative that is extracted by a steam distillation process. These oils are distilled off from the spices at the initial stage and then subjected to solvent extraction in the next step. These oils comprise of the volatile composites present in spices and provide the aroma and flavour of the spice we derive them from. India is one of the top producers of spice oils and contributes to around 70% of the total spice oil production. Countries including USA, EU, Japan and other Middle Eastern countries are some of the major importers of spice oil. The exports of Indian spice oils have been rising significantly in the last few years owing to a sharp rise of demand in the fast food sector.
