Gram Tarang Foods Private Limited Parlakhemundi, Gajapati, Odisha

Botanical Name: Vanilla Planifolia Origin: India Plant part: Pods Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Vanilla total extract Vanilla is the second most expensive spice after Saffron. It was itroduced to Europe in the 16th century from Latin America. The various sub-species of Vanilla are grown in different parts of the world such as Madgascar, other tropical areas around the Indian ocean, South Pacific, West-Indies and South & central Americas. The most common source of Vanilla extract is the sub-species Vanilla Planifolia. Madgascar leads Vanilla production accounting to over 90% of the world's production. We produce Vanilla extract from the sub-species Vanilla Planifolia and source our Vanilla from the Southern part of India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract the purest extracts. 

Botanical Name: Curcuma longa Origin: India Plant part: Rhizome Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Turmeric select oil Turmeric is native to South Asia and in earlier times in medieval Europe, it was famously referred to as "Indian Saffron". The benefits of this miraculous herd were well recognized in the ancient science of medicine Ayurveda, in India for many centuries. It is now the subject for contemporary medical research for its potential benefits in Alzheimer's disease, Cancer, Arthritis and other clinical disorders. Our linkages with local farms enables us to source Turmeric right from the source where it is grown in abundance. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract the purest extracts.

Botanical Name: Santalum album L Origin: India Plant part: Bark Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: Sandalwood oil Commonly referred to as East Indian Sandalwood Oil, it requires no introduction. One of the earliest known oils in India it is mentioned in the ancient Indian epics it is widely used in medicine, cosmetics and religious rituals in India. Oil produced from Indian sandalwood is of the best quality in the whole world. Once the leading producer in the world, this is now an endangered species and is in extreme demand. We source our Sandalwood from southern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract the purest extract.

Botanical Name: Rosa damascena Mill Origin: India Plant part: Flower Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: Damask Rose Essential oil The most sought after Rose variety in the world, Damask Rose is grown in a number of areas across India. Damask Rose is available to us in regions like Uttar Pradesh and Kashmir. We source our flowers from various regions in India to produce the purest CO2 extracts. The gentle process of CO2 is particularly suited for Rose extraction because most of the delicate fragrance notes that are highly valued are retained. We extract excellent quality of pure Damask Rose essential oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Pogosthemon cablin Benth Origin: Indonesia / India Plant part: Leaf Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Patchouli select oil More than hundred years back, India used to export fabrics perfumed with dried Patchouli leaves. Priced for its characteristic spicy, earthy, camphoraceous and herbaceous notes, Patchouli was highly sought after for the typical oriental aroma it imparted. Renowned for its excellent fixative properties, Patchouli Oil today is widely used in the perfumery, cosmetic and other similar industries. We source Patchouli leaves from different sources around the world (mainly from India and Indonesia). We extract excellent quality Patchouli oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Acacia decurrens Origin: India Plant part: Flower Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: Mimosa - Essential oil Mimosa is native to Australia but is now cultivated across a number or other regions including India. We source our raw material from various regions in Indian for the purpose of extraction. The gentle process of CO2 extraction retains all the delicate notes without any degradation or residual contamination. We produce excellent quality pure Mimosa essential oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera (white) Origin: India Plant part: Flower Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: White Lotus - Essential oil White Lotus is the national flower of India and grows across many parts of India. We source our raw material from various regions in Indian for the purpose of extraction. The gentle process of CO2 extraction retains all the delicate notes without any degradation or residual contamination. We produce excellent quality pure Mimosa essential oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Nelumbo nucifera (pink) Origin: India Plant part: Flower Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: Pink Lotus - Essential oil This aquatic perennial is a native of tropical Asia. The lotus seeds are famous for remaining viable for a very longtime and these flowers grow across many parts of India. We source our raw material from various parts of India for the purpose of extraction. The gentle process of CO2 extraction retains all the delicate notes without any degradation or residual contamination. We produce excellent quality pure Pink Lotus essential oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Jasminum Sambac Origin: India Plant part: Flower Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: Jasmine Sambac - Essential oil Jasmine Sambac is native to South and South-East Asia. Citing an old saying "No perfume without Jasmine" this flower as such requires no introduction to anyone familiar with the world of fragrances. This flower grows in a number of areas across India. We source Jasmine Sambac and create the purest natural extracts. The gentle process of CO2 extraction retains all the delicate notes without any degradation or residual contamination. We produce excellent quality pure Jasmine Sambac essential oil using a method called super-critical-fluid extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent for extraction.

Botanical Name: Zingiber officinale Roscoe Origin: India Plant part: Rhizome Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Ginger select oil b) Ginger oleoresin and c) Ginger total extract Ginger is one of the oldest and widely used spices in the world and as such needs no introduction. It has been in use in Asia for number of centuries and enjoys prominence in Ayurveda – the ancient Indian system of medicine. First mentioned by Confucious (philosopher in ancient China between 551-429 BC), Ginger is now grown in large scale, in many parts of the world like India, China, Jamaica, Taiwan, Nigeria, Sieraleone, Fiji, Mauritius and  Australia. India is the major producer of Ginger producing about 50% of the total global production. We source our Ginger from the Phulbani region in the state of Orissa in eastern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract the purest extracts. 

Botanical Name: Syzygium aromaticum Origin: India Plant part: Clove buds Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Clove bud select oil Cinnamon was known from ancient times both as a spice and also for its medicinal properties. It was known to be used for curing tooth decay. Today it is cultivated in Madgascar, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Malaya, Indonesia, Brazil and India. Oil is extracted from both the buds & leaves and Madgascar & Indonesia are the major producers of Clove Oil. We source our cloves from the west coast of Southern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to create the purest extract.

Botanical Name: Cinnamon verum Origin: India Plant part: Bark Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Cinnamon bark oil Cinnamon as a spice had great medicinal value for the Egyptians, Romans, Greels and Indians for well over 3000 years. It grows well in tropical regions of the world and Sri Lanka is the leading and the major producer of Cinnamon and other countries like Seychelles, Madgascar and India. Most of the oil produced from Cinnamon is extracted from its leaves and a small quantity is extracted from its bark. We source our Cinnamon from a few areas in Southern India namely Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Orissa. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract Cinnamon Oil from its bark.

One of the most important spices from the East and was a major ingredient in the Ayurvedic system of medicine from India. It was traded from India by the early Greeks, Romans and Arabs. India is the leading producer followed by other countries like Guatemala, Tanzania and Sri Lanka. In India the main areas of cultivation are in the Malabar coast ;west coast of Southern India. We source our Ginger from the West coast of Southern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to create the purest extract.

Botanical Name: Elletaria cardamom Maton Origin: India Plant part: Seeds Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Cardamom seed oil One of the most important spices from the East and was a major ingredient in the Ayurvedic system of medicine from India. It was traded from India by the early Greeks, Romans and Arabs. India is the leading producer followed by other countries like Guatemala, Tanzania and Sri Lanka. In India the main areas of cultivation are in the Malabar coast ;west coast of Southern India. We source our Ginger from the West coast of Southern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to create the purest extract.

Botanical Name: Piper Nigrum Origin: India Plant part: Fruit Method: Super critical fluid extraction (CO2 extraction) Products: a) Pepper select oil b) Pepper oleoresin and c) Pepper total extract Black Pepper is one of the oldest and widely used spices in the world and as such needs no introduction. It is native to India and has been in use in India since antiquity both as a flavouring agent and also as a medicine. India is the world's second largest producer of Black Pepper (following Vietnam) contributing to 20% of the the global production. We source our Black Pepper from the state of Kerala in southern India. We utilize a method called Super-critical-fluid-extraction in which we use CO2 gas as the agent to extract the purest extracts.