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Mint oil (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint Oil
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Specifications
What is peppermint oil (Mentha piperita)?
Peppermint oil, also known as mint oil, is an essential oil extracted from peppermint (Mentha piperita). The raw material is characterised by its distinctive fresh, intense minty scent and flavour and is primarily used as a flavouring and fragrance.
Peppermint oil is used in particular in the food, cosmetics and personal care industries, as well as in suitable grades for pharmaceutical applications.
What is peppermint oil used for?
Peppermint oil is used to flavour food and to manufacture cosmetics and personal care products. Due to its characteristic mint aroma, peppermint oil is suitable for numerous product concepts where a fresh and cooling sensory profile is desired.
Typical areas of application include confectionery, chewing gum, drinks, oral care products, toothpaste, mouthwashes, creams, lotions, massage products and other cosmetic formulations. In the appropriate grade, peppermint oil is also used in selected pharmaceutical products.
What ingredients is mint oil combined with?
In food applications, mint oil is frequently combined with other flavourings and essential oils. In cosmetics and personal care products, for example, it can be used with vegetable oils, other essential oils and other functional ingredients.
Depending on the product concept, peppermint oil can be used both as a defining flavouring or fragrance and as a component of more complex flavour and fragrance compositions.
What properties does peppermint oil offer?
Peppermint oil is characterised by its intense, distinctive peppermint aroma and its fresh scent. Typical natural constituents of peppermint oil include menthol and menthone, which play a key role in determining the sensory profile of the essential oil.
Various grades and specifications are available for industrial applications. The appropriate grade depends on the intended area of application and the specific requirements regarding composition, purity and processing.
Why source peppermint oil from a reliable distributor?
As an experienced distributor of essential oils, flavourings and functional raw materials, we offer peppermint oil (Mentha piperita) of consistent quality and with specifications suitable for industrial applications. Manufacturers benefit from secure sourcing, reliable supply and an application-oriented product range for food, cosmetics, personal care and other suitable applications.
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