Agarwood | Cinnamon | Elemi | Champaca | Key Lime | Frangipani | Ylang-ylang | Nutmeg | Sandalwood | Avocado
Botanical Source: Myristica fragrans
Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Characteristics
- Aroma Profile: Warm, spicy-sweet, woody, with hints of balsamic and camphoraceous freshness.
- Appearance: Pale yellow to amber-colored viscous extract.
- Purity Advantage: Retains both light volatiles (giving lift) and heavier fixed constituents (providing depth), resulting in a rounded, full-bodied aroma.
Key Compounds
- Sabinene (peppery-spicy freshness)
- Myristicin (woody-spicy depth)
- Elemicin (sweet, balsamic note)
- Safrole (warm, slightly medicinal nuance)
- Eugenol (clove-like spiciness)
Applications
- Perfumery: Adds warmth, spice, and depth to orientals, fougères, and gourmand accords.
- Aromatherapy: Traditionally used to support circulation, reduce fatigue, and uplift mood.
- Food & Beverage: (When food-grade certified) CO₂ extract may be used as a natural flavoring in confectionery, baked goods, and liqueurs.
- Wellness & Massage Oils: Warming and soothing properties for topical blends (in dilution).
Why CO₂?
- Broad-spectrum extraction ensures a natural balance between spicy top notes and creamy, woody base notes.
- Retains delicate constituents lost in steam distillation.
- Free of solvent residues, unlike nutmeg oleoresins.
- Produces an extract closer to the true spice character of whole nutmeg.
Nutmeg CO₂ Extract delivers a warmer, richer, and more authentic spice note compared to distilled nutmeg oil — positioning CESI as a supplier of luxury-grade spice extracts for perfumery, wellness, and food industries.