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Menthol Crystal is a white crystalline substance with a
characteristic pungent odor. It is derived from the natural
oil of the Peppermint herb Mentha Piperita. Basically
Menthol Crystals are used as raw material in preparation of
medicines, pharmaceutical formulas, confectionery products,
herbal products, candy and chewing gums, cosmetics, pain
balms, tooth paste & oral products etc.
It is used for the purpose of preservation, getting flavor,
freshness and cool sensation. Now a day’s menthol has become
a bare necessity for each and every person on the globe
Main sources of Menthol and
Peppermint Oil.
The crop of Mentha Piperita is being cultivated in the
countries of India, China and upped some
extend in Brazil and USA. India is the largest producer of
Peppermint Oil and Natural Menthol Crystals.
Owing to
its merits/usefulness it has a hunting demand all over the
world and till now India and China are fulfilling the world
demand out of which India’s share is of 60% and above.
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