Odoriferous substances and mixtures; of a kind used in the food or drink industries

HS code 330210 covers a diverse range of odoriferous substances and mixtures used in the food and drink industries. These products play a crucial role in enhancing the flavor, aroma, and overall sensory experience of a wide variety of consumable goods. As a key component of the global flavors and fragrances market, this industry is integral to the broader food and beverage sector, contributing to the development of innovative and appealing products that cater to evolving consumer preferences.

The production of odoriferous substances and mixtures under HS code 330210 typically involves a combination of extraction, distillation, and blending techniques. Raw materials, such as essential oils, natural extracts, and synthetic compounds, are carefully selected and processed to create the desired aromatic profiles. Advanced technologies, including chromatography and mass spectrometry, are often employed to ensure the purity, consistency, and safety of these specialized ingredients.

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 330210 products include a diverse range of raw materials, such as 1301 Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins, 1302 Vegetable saps and extracts, and 2909 (Ethers, ether-alcohols, ether-phenols, ether-alcohol-phenols, alcohol peroxides, ether peroxides, ketone peroxides (whether or not chemically defined), and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives). Additionally, specialized equipment, such as distillation columns, extraction units, and blending machinery, are essential for the efficient and precise manufacturing of these odoriferous substances and mixtures.

The primary outputs of HS code 330210 are odoriferous substances and mixtures that are used as ingredients in a wide range of food and drink products. These include 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included, 2202 Waters, including mineral waters and aerated waters, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured, and 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% vol; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages. The versatility of these products allows them to be incorporated into a diverse array of consumable goods, contributing to the overall flavor, aroma, and sensory appeal of the final products.