Product

Mint oil (Mentha arvensis)

Wild Mint, Menthol

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Specifications

Product name

Mint oil (Mentha arvensis)

E-Number

Category

Flavours & Fragrances

Quality

Shelf life

36 month

Packaging

50 kg / 180 kg barrels

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Minimum order

50 kg

Stability

Poor heat stability in baking and pasteurising

Suitability

Vegan
Halal
Kosher

Certificates

Origin

Production
Extracted from the leaves of Mentha arvensis via steam distillation, often followed by rectification.

What is mint oil (Mentha arvensis)?

Mint oil from Mentha arvensis, also known as field mint oil or corn mint oil, is an essential oil extracted from field mint. The raw material is characterised by an intense, fresh and distinctly menthol-like scent and flavour.

Mentha arvensis oil is used in particular in the food, oral care and cosmetics industries. Due to its characteristic menthol content, it also serves as an important raw material for the production of natural menthol.

What is mint oil (Mentha arvensis) used for?

Mint oil derived from Mentha arvensis is primarily used as a flavouring and fragrance, as well as in product formulations with a distinctly fresh and cooling mint profile. Depending on its quality, the raw material is suitable for various industrial applications.

Typical areas of application include confectionery, chewing gum, oral care products, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and cosmetic and personal care products. Furthermore, Mentha arvensis oil plays an important role as a raw material for the production or isolation of natural menthol.

Which ingredients is mint oil (Mentha arvensis) combined with?

In food and oral care applications, Mentha arvensis oil is frequently combined with other mint oils, menthol, essential oils and other flavouring components. This allows different mint profiles and the desired refreshing effects to be achieved in the respective formulation.

In cosmetic formulations, mint oil can be combined with vegetable oils, fragrances and other functional ingredients. The choice depends on the desired end product and its sensory requirements.

What properties does mint oil (Mentha arvensis) offer?

Mint oil derived from Mentha arvensis is characterised in particular by its high natural menthol content and its intense, fresh aromatic profile. These properties distinguish field mint oil from other mint oils and make it an important raw material for menthol-based applications.

Various grades and specifications are available for industrial applications. Depending on the processing method, Mentha arvensis oil can, for example, be supplied as menthol-rich or partially dementholised mint oil. The appropriate grade depends on the application, the desired aroma profile and the specific requirements regarding composition.

Why source mint oil (Mentha arvensis) from a reliable distributor?

As an experienced distributor of essential oils, flavourings and functional raw materials, we offer mint oil derived from Mentha arvensis in consistent quality and with specifications suitable for industrial applications. Manufacturers benefit from secure sourcing, reliable supply and an application-oriented product range for food, oral care, cosmetics and other suitable applications.

Your contact for
Mint oil (Mentha arvensis)
Stephan
Bourjau
Senior Product Manager Flavours & Fragrances
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