Galangal Oil

Galangal Oil is a warm, spicy, fresh and slightly camphoraceous essential oil steam distilled from the rhizomes of galangal, a relative of ginger. It combines ginger-like warmth with a sharper, more peppery and piney note, and it is used in food flavours, beverages, perfumery, aromatherapy and traditional preparations.

Arizone International supplies Galangal Oil for flavour houses, food and beverage companies, fragrance manufacturers and aromatherapy brands.

Greater and Lesser Galangal

• Greater Galangal (Alpinia galanga)The most common type, widely used in Thai and Indonesian cooking. In India it is known as kulanjan or rasna (though rasna may also refer to other plants).
• Lesser Galangal (Alpinia officinarum)Smaller and more pungent, native to southern China. Used in traditional Chinese medicine and in some European bitters and liqueurs.

Kaempferia galanga, known in India as chandramula or kacholam, is sometimes also called "galangal" or "aromatic ginger" and has its own distinct aroma. Please specify which type you require.

About Galangal

Galangal is a tropical perennial of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) native to Southeast Asia. It is grown in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and India, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam and other north-eastern states. Galangal is an essential ingredient in Thai tom yum and tom kha soups, Indonesian curries and many spice pastes. Its rhizome is harder, woodier and more aromatic than ginger.

Aroma and Composition

• 1,8-CineoleOften a major component, giving a fresh, camphoraceous note.
• Alpha-Pinene, Beta-Pinene and CamphorAdd a sharp, piney freshness.
• Methyl CinnamatePresent in some types, adding a fruity, balsamic sweetness.
• 1'-Acetoxychavicol Acetate (ACA)A pungent compound found in the rhizome extract.

Applications

• Thai and Asian food flavours, sauces and soups
• Beverages, bitters and liqueurs
• Spice blends and seasonings
• Perfumery, adding a fresh, spicy note
• Aromatherapy and massage blends
• Traditional and Ayurvedic preparations

Traditional Use

Galangal has been used in Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine and Southeast Asian folk medicine for digestion and for the respiratory system. In medieval Europe, it was used as a spice and in herbal remedies. These are traditional uses and not approved health claims.

Safety and Dilution

Galangal Oil should be diluted before skin contact and may irritate sensitive skin. Oils high in 1,8-cineole should not be used on or near the face of young children. Not recommended during pregnancy. Use within IFRA standards and food flavour regulations. Keep out of reach of children.

Quality Parameters

• Botanical species (Alpinia galanga or A. officinarum)
• Gas chromatography profile
• Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
• Aroma and flavour evaluation
• Food-grade compliance where required

Packaging and Storage

Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Galangal oil gives Thai and Indonesian flavours their sharp, piney-ginger character, which ginger oil alone cannot copy. In sauces and soup bases, combine it with lemongrass and kaffir lime for an authentic taste.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and spice oils, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply Galangal Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.

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