Spice export glossary

Oleoresin

A concentrated solvent extract of a spice carrying its colour, flavour and pungency in a standardised liquid — e.g. paprika oleoresin (colour), capsicum oleoresin (heat), turmeric oleoresin (curcumin). Spice oils and oleoresins are ~12% of India’s export basket.

Oleoresin is a specification buyers put on the contract when sourcing Paprika, Dried Red Chilli and Turmeric from India. If you are buying to this spec and want it verified on your lot, we quote against it and ship with the test report.