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Universal Oleoresins

Universal Oleoresins

Our products

Seven ranges, one standard of quality

From steam-distilled essential oils to concentrated actives, every range is manufactured in closed systems and tested from raw material through to finished product.

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Why extracts

Oleoresins outperform raw spice on every count

Spice in raw, powdered or paste form varies with the season and loses strength on the shelf. A concentrated extract does not.

100 kg

of raw spice, replaced by a few kilos of oleoresin.

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    Delivering quality since 1981

    An affiliate of the Shah Group of Concerns, with interests spanning tea exports, rotomoulded products, 3D displays, stock broking, outdoor advertising and real estate.

    Who we are

    From the Spice Coast of India to the world

    Spice Drop® — your secret ingredient

    Unlock your flavour, one drop at a time

    An absolutely natural, water-soluble spice extract in liquid form, with all the richness and goodness of pure spices captured in every drop and sealed in glass to protect the volatile oils.

      Chai masala brewed with Spice DropSaffron milk flavoured with Spice Drop

        Quality & compliance

        Food safety engineered into every stage

        Good Manufacturing Practices, closed-system processing and a fully equipped laboratory stand behind every batch we ship.

        1. Stage 01

          Raw material

          Spices are checked on arrival. Quality is guaranteed from the raw material right down to the final product.

        2. Stage 02

          Extraction & distillation

          Separate extraction plants for each oleoresin family, and a dedicated steam distillation plant for volatile spice oils.

          Our infrastructure
        3. Stage 03

          Laboratory

          Qualified chemists test organoleptic, analytical and microbiological quality using the most modern methods.

          Inside our lab
        4. Stage 04

          Packing & dispatch

          Sterile food grade steel drums, HDPE drums, pails and aluminium bottles, all conforming to UN packaging standards.

          Packaging options

        Let's talk about your formulation

        Tell us the flavour profile, volumes and documentation you need. Our team will come back with specifications, samples and pricing.