Product

Menthol

L-Menthol

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Specifications

Product name

Menthol

E-Number

Category

Flavours & Fragrances

Quality

L-Menthol, natural
L-Menthol, synthetic
DL-Menthol, synthetic

Shelf life

Packaging

20 kg drums

Minimum order

25 kg

Stability

Suitability

Vegan
Halal
Kosher

Certificates

Origin

Production
Natural: Extracted from mint oils (primarily Mentha arvensis) via steam distillation and crystallization. Synthetic: Synthesized from thymol or myrcene via hydrogenation and crystallization to yield either racemic (DL) or optically pure (L) forms.

What is menthol?

Menthol is a versatile functional ingredient with a characteristic cooling effect and a fresh mint aroma. Thanks to its sensory properties, menthol is used in numerous industrial applications and is an established raw material in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and tobacco industries.

What is menthol used for?

Menthol is used both as a flavouring component and as a functional ingredient. The raw material is particularly in demand in products designed to provide a cooling effect or a fresh taste and care experience. Typical applications include chewing gum, confectionery, beverages, dental care products, as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations.

In which industries is menthol used?

Menthol is used in a wide range of products. These include chewing gum and confectionery, beverages and functional foods, dental and oral care products, pharmaceutical products and cosmetic formulations. Furthermore, menthol is used in tobacco and nicotine products.

What ingredients is menthol combined with?

Menthol is often combined with other flavourings, essential oils or functional ingredients. Such combinations enable the targeted development of products with desired taste, freshness or care properties and are used in numerous formulations.

What properties does menthol offer?a

Menthol is characterised by its distinctive cooling effect and fresh mint aroma. The raw material is easy to process, suitable for various formulations and can be used in both liquid and solid applications. Depending on requirements, menthol is available in various grades and purity levels.

Why source menthol from a reliable distributor?

As a reliable distributor of flavours and functional ingredients, we offer menthol of consistent quality and with specifications suitable for industrial applications. We support manufacturers with secure sourcing, stable supply and application-oriented advice for various product concepts and industries.

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Your contact for
Menthol
Stephan
Bourjau
Senior Product Manager Flavours & Fragrances

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