White thyme oil

Thyme oil red Thyme oil, white. See Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) oil Thyme oleoresin. See Oleoresin thyme. 

Thyme oil is derived from T. vulgaris and T. zygis and its var. gracilis Boiss. Two types of thyme oil are produced, red thyme oil and white thyme oil. White thyme oil is obtained from red thyme oil by redistillation it has been reported to be much adulterated (arctander). The major oil-producing country is Spain (see also origanum, Spanish). 

Thyme oil, white thyme oil, tincture, and fluid extract are used as flavor components in most major food products, including alcoholic (e.g., liqueurs) and nonalcoholic beverages, frozen dairy desserts, candy, baked goods, gelatins and puddings, meat and meat products, and condiments and relishes. Average maximum use levels are usually below 0.003%. 

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