Geraldton Wax Bextract™ | Chamelaucium uncinatum is a supercritical C02 extract from native Geraldton Wax for use in the food and beverage industry.
The Geraldton Wax Chamelaucium uncinatum is an iconic native Australian shrub, endemic to Western Australia and historically prized as Australia's most economically important cut-flower export. For decades, it was predominantly known for its long-lasting, star-shaped ornamental blooms.
The Unique Essence of an Australian Native Geraldton Wax Chamelaucium Uncinatum
While Indigenous Australians have long appreciated the plant, its role in the contemporary food and beverage industry is a relatively recent development. The leaves, and to a lesser extent the flowers, of certain varieties have a distinct zesty, citrus flavour with notes of kaffir lime, lemongrass, or lemony pine needle. This has led to the plant being championed in the Australian native food space as an emerging flavour powerhouse. The current culinary use, including using the leaves similar to rosemary in sauces, stocks, and especially in botanical gins and other beverages, has largely grown in popularity in the 21st century. Dedicated research and development are now focusing on commercializing strains, like the 'Jambinu Zest' variety, specifically selected and bred for their optimal edible properties and intense citrus flavour profile.
Aromas, Flavours, and Versatile Beverage Uses 🌿🌸💧🇦🇺
The Geraldton Wax extract offers a distinctive and versatile flavour profile. Its aroma and flavour are unmistakably zesty kaffir lime coupled with an exotic muskiness, with delicious floral musky overtones. This approachable yet exotic profile makes it an emerging superpower in the Australian native food space. Our supercritical C02 Bextract's versatility shines in beverages, where it is recommended for use in premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It is particularly great in a Gimlet cocktail and can be used as a post-distillation addition to gin and other spirits.
Positive Attributes:
Long known for its beautiful flowers, Geraldton Wax is an emerging superpower in the Australian native food space. Native to Western Australia, significant R&D has gone into commercialising strains with maximum flavour in their leaves.
Geraldton Wax’s unmistakable flavour of kaffir lime coupled with an exotic muskiness, makes it approachable but exotic.
Flavour:
Zesty kaffir lime with delicious floral musky overtones.
Form:
- Liquid
- Bextract™ products are free flowing liquids that will be temporarily homogeneous when warmed and shaken.
Pack Size:
- 200g (approx. enough for 400 - 1,000 Litres of finished beverages)
- 1 Kg (SAVE 20% OFF 200g Price) (approx. enough for 2,000 - 5,000 Litres of finished beverages)
Usage Guidance:
Pre-addition preparation:
Warm to 25oC in bottle as supplied and shake well. Placing in a sink of warm water is an easy way to do this. Extracts are 85% ethanol and are flammable. Do not heat with a microwave or other direct heating source.
- Typical addtion rates: 0.15 to 0.3g per Kg of beverage (0.015% - 0.03%)
- Note: Recommended addition not to exceed 3g of Bextract™ per 1Kg of finished product
- Add as close to kegging/bottling/canning as possible to maximise aromatic retention in finished product.
Addition Suggestions:
Add Bextract™ directly into a high shear environment (high shear mixer or pump inlet via venturi).
Usage Examples:
- Premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage. Great in a Gimlet cocktail! Post distillation addition to gin and other spirits.
- Addition to ice cream, sorbet, chocolate and pastry products.
Raw material to extraction:
- 3.1 g of raw material per gram of finished Bextract™.
Raw material - Country of Origin:
- Australia
- Made in Australia from native West Australian grown, Geraldton Wax Chamelaucium Uncinatum
Bextract™ Composition:
- 85% ethanol
- 15% raw material extract
Shelf Life:
- As labelled. Typically, 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Storage Recommendations:
- Store refrigerated for best results and longevity.
Availability:
- Availability: Year-round.
Allergens:
This product contains no egg, fish or tree nut products and is manufactured in a facility that precludes egg, fish or tree nut products.