Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Flavor
- Flavor Family
- Flavor Ingredient Class
- Fragrance
- Fragrance Family
- Fragrance Ingredient Class
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Food Ingredients Functions
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- CAS No.
- 84082-70-2
- Ingredients
- Peppermint Extract
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Format
- Bath & Shower Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Hair Care Applications
- Oral Care Applications
- Other Beauty & Care Applications
- Skin Care Applications
- Treatment Product Applications
- D/E Ratio
25 - 50 kg peppermint leaves to 1 kg product.
- Applications
Traditional use:
The essential oil of peppermint leaves is used in herbal medicines for mild gastrointestinal complaints such as cramps, flatulence and abdominal pain. It is particularly suitable for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Applied externally, peppermint oil is effective against headaches. In traditional herbal medicine, the oil is used to treat cold symptoms such as coughing, local muscle pain or local itching [2]. In addition, peppermint extract isused as a flavor enhancer in medicinal products, especially to mask metallic or saltyflavours [3].
In food:
The CO2-extract from peppermint leaves is often used as a flavor in the food and beverage industry. It is particularly suitable for flavoring sweets, chewing gum, liqueurs ornon-alcoholic soft drinks.In food supplements:
Due to its use in traditional medicine and its positive properties, peppermint extract is also suitable as an ingredient in food supplements.
In cosmetics:
The essential oil of peppermint leaves is often used in cosmetics, especially in personal care products or dental care products, because of its aroma and interesting scent. The oil has a fresh menthol scent with a cooling effect.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Yellow to light brown clear oil
- Odor
- Menthol
- Soluble in
- Oil/fat phases
- Insoluble in
- Water
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Density (20°C) | 0.890-0.910 | g/cc | — |
| Flash Point (Abel Pensky) | min. 61 | °C | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
Technical Details & Test Data
- Production
By supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms.
Packaging & Availability
- Regional Availability
- Transport
No dangerous good in the sense of the transport regulations
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 5 Years
- Handling
The concentrated FLAVEX extracts are the basic ingredients for the product formulation.They are therefore not intended for direct consumption in food, nor for direct application to the skin in cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy. Keep away from children
- Stability
Unopened containers at least 5 years under exclusion of light and following conditions: Store in a cool, dry place