Kewra Oil

Kewra Oil is a sweet, rich, honey-like and floral aromatic oil obtained from the male flowers of Pandanus odoratissimus (also called Pandanus fascicularis), the screw pine. It is one of India's most treasured traditional fragrances and flavours, used in kewra water, attars, sweets, biryani, perfumes and cosmetics.

Arizone International supplies genuine Indian Kewra Oil and kewra attar for flavour houses, food and sweet manufacturers, attar makers and perfumers.

Ganjam: The Home of Kewra

Kewra grows along the coasts of India, but the Ganjam district of Odisha, especially around Berhampur and Chhatrapur, is famous for producing most of India's kewra oil and kewra water. The screw pine grows naturally along field boundaries and river banks in the region. The long, fragrant male flower spikes, wrapped in creamy white bracts, are collected mainly during the monsoon season. Kewra from Ganjam has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.

How Kewra Oil Is Made

Kewra is traditionally distilled using the deg-bhapka method, the same ancient copper-pot system used for Indian attars. The fresh flowers are distilled with water, and the aromatic vapour is condensed. The resulting distillate is kewra water (kewra ka arak). To make kewra attar, the vapour is passed into sandalwood oil or another base. Pure kewra oil (ruh kewra) is obtained in very small amounts and is highly valued.

Aroma and Composition

• 2-Phenylethyl Methyl Ether (PEME)The main component, often 65% to 80%, responsible for the characteristic sweet kewra scent.
• Terpinen-4-ol and Alpha-TerpineolAdding a fresh, floral note.
• Phenylethyl Alcohol and Benzyl BenzoateContributing sweetness.

Applications

• Biryani, pulao, kebabs and Mughlai dishes
• Indian sweets such as rasgulla, rasmalai, kulfi and gulab jamun
• Kewra water, syrups and sherbets
• Paan masala and mouth fresheners
• Attars, perfumes and cosmetics
• Hair oils and incense

Traditional Use

Kewra has been used in India for centuries in food, perfumery and religious offerings, and it features in Ayurvedic and Unani traditions. These are traditional uses and not approved health claims.

Safety and Dilution

Kewra oil is very concentrated and must be diluted for both food and skin use. Only food-grade kewra oil or kewra water should be used in foods, within local regulations. A patch test is recommended for cosmetic use. Keep out of reach of children.

Forms Available

• Ruh kewra (pure kewra oil)
• Kewra attar in sandalwood or other bases
• Kewra water concentrates and food flavours
• Kewra fragrance compounds for soaps and cosmetics

Quality Parameters

• Origin and form
• PEME content by gas chromatography
• Specific gravity and refractive index
• Aroma and flavour evaluation
• Food-grade compliance where required

Packaging and Storage

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

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

For sweets and biryani, kewra oil is usually diluted into kewra water or a flavour base, as the pure oil is very concentrated. Store it in tightly closed containers, as its delicate aroma fades with exposure to air.

Why Choose Arizone International?

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

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