Galangal Oil
Minyak Lengkuas — Alpinia galanga
Galangal is a cornerstone of Indonesian culinary tradition and traditional medicine (jamu). The essential oil captures its distinctive fresh-spicy character dominated by 1,8-cineole and pinene. Growing demand from the natural pharmaceutical and functional food sectors has made Indonesian galangal oil increasingly sought after globally.
Origin:Java, Sumatra
Aroma:Fresh, camphoraceous, slightly spicy-gingery with a clean medicinal character. Pine-like freshness combined with warm spice notes — distinctive and versatile for both culinary and medicinal applications.
Form:Colorless to pale yellow, mobile liquid
Applications
Food FlavoringTraditional MedicineAromatherapyPersonal CarePharmaceutical
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Indonesian Name | Minyak Lengkuas |
| Botanical Name | Alpinia galanga |
| Plant Part | Rhizome |
| Origin | Java, Sumatra |
| 1,8-Cineole | 20–40% |
| α-Pinene | 15–25% |
| Camphor | 5–12% |
| Specific Gravity | 0.910–0.940 |
| Refractive Index | 1.472–1.482 |
| Documentation | GC-MS, COA, MSDS per batch |
| MOQ | 5 kg |
| Packaging | 5 kg, 10 kg can |
| Lead Time | 7–14 days FOB Jakarta/Surabaya |