Peppermint oil
Peppermint oil
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- CAS : 8006-90-4
- Science name : Mentha arvensis
- Taste, color : Bitter taste, characteristic cool aroma. Bright yellow to dark yellow
- Origin : Vietnam
- Extraction method : Steam distillation
- Main ingredient : Total Menthol: 70-80%
- Annual output: 20 tons/year
- Harvest season All year
RAW MATERIAL AREA
Mint is a short-term plant, widely grown in the Red River Delta region, along the provinces of Hung Yen, Hanoi, Ha Nam, and Ninh Binh.
In addition, currently mint is also replicated and grown in Binh Thuan province.
The mint variety grown in Vietnam is a type of mint of Japanese origin, scientific name is Mentha piperita, with very high menthol content, over 60%.
HARVEST
When the tree is mature, the essential oil content in the tree is at its highest. At that time, the entire above-ground part will be cut to distill the essential oil.
After cutting, the tree will continue to bud, germinate and produce the next harvest. A year will yield about 3 such crops, then the tree will grow slowly, and must be replanted with new trees next year.
DISTILLATION OF MINT ESSENTIAL OIL
The distillation equipment uses steam distillation technology and heating through a large capacity boiler.
The condenser uses beam tube condenser technology, ensuring maximum efficiency. Each ton of mint plants yields about 4kg of essential oil.
APPLICATIONS OF MINT ESSENTIAL OIL
Peppermint essential oil is widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries thanks to the uses of the main active ingredient Menthol and its characteristic cool scent.
In Food, Peppermint Essential Oil is a popular spice in the beverage, ice cream, desserts… industry to bring a natural fresh taste to the product.
In cosmetic medicine, the applications of peppermint essential oil are also very diverse:
Cough syrup, hot oil, pain reliever.
Oral care products: Toothpaste and mouthwash create a cool, refreshing feeling.
Body care products such as Shampoo, Shower gel, Facial cleanser, Intimate hygiene solution, condoms…
PACKING, STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION SPECIFICATIONS
Packaging: Peppermint essential oil is packaged in Liters or Kg depending on customer requirements: 1L, 5L, 10L, 30L, 180L/ 1Kg, 5Kg, 10Kg, 30Kg, 180Kg…
Storage: The product is contained in standard HDPE packaging. Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not let essential oils fall into your eyes, open wounds, or sensitive skin areas.
Transportation: Domestic: Flexible transportation nationwide by train, car, plane…
Export: Ship/Airplane, Export conditions: FOB/CIF/Door to door…
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