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Mint

Reflections of a Retired Flavorist Before He Forgets.

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Flavor Bites: Menthone

In addition to a number of other chemicals with broadly related odors, menthone can raise many non-mint profiles out of the ordinary.

A Unique Mentha Aquatica Mint For Flavor

The essential oil from peppermint, Mentha x piperita L., is one of the most widely used oils by the flavor industry for mint flavoring. However, abundant literature and experts’ observations report the varying composition and organoleptic profiles of peppermint oils according to the region of production, climatic variation and harvest date.1-3

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Mint Landscape from Field to Flavor

The mint family (Labiatae or Lamiaceae) is composed of many species — including basil, lavender, rosemary, peppermint and spearmint — grown commercially for their essential oils or leaves. This article focuses on agricultural practices employed in the production of peppermint (Mentha x piperita).

Volatile Release from Mint-Flavored Sweets

In this paper we report results from instrumental analysis of menthol and menthone in the breath of individuals eating a range of mint-flavored sweets. These results demonstrate the reproducibility of breath volatile analysis for assessing the aroma-release characteristics of mint-flavored products.

A Unique Mentha aquatica Mint for Flavor

In this paper we present the oil from our selected Mentha x aquatica L. (“Aquamint”) that can be blended to an M. x piperita oil to increase the menthofuran to match a standard “Yakima” oil.

Organoleptic Characteristics of Flavor Materials: Mint June 2005

Masciano, Michalski and organoleptic evaluation panelists explore a variety of flavor components and applications, such as the history, composition, applications and organoleptic properties of mint/mint products.

Mint Oils: Potential for Standardizing Profiles with Natural Flavoring Substances

This article explores the potential for adding mint fractions and isolated components from all of the mint species, as well as from sources of natural flavoring substances available from alternate routes.

L-menthol is one of the main components of mint oil.

BASF’s L-Menthol FCC and Mint Portfolio: A Fresh Approach to Flavors and Sustainability

BASF’s marketing and sustainability team takes a deep dive into the company’s mint offerings.

Mint has grown in popularity in fine fragrance, candles and bath products throughout spring 2021.

Mint to Be

This month’s issue explores the many facets of mint, as well as a few other ingredients in the F&F industry.

Trend Watch: Indian Mint Oils

The present and future outlook for India's production of M. arvensis, M. piperita and M. spicata.

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Editor's Note: Mint’s New Story

Though having a history rooted in Greek mythology, mint was only recognized as a distinct species in the late 17th century and later became popular in flavored and fragranced products.

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Rediscovering the Mint Market

The drive behind mint is rooted in the growing demand for traceable and sustainable natural mint, while developing new innovations in sensory research and a more refined understanding of regional preferences.

Trends in Mint, Part 2: Applications

The power of newness

Fair Trade Sourcing: Organic Mint

Servicing the triple bottom line by benefiting farmers, consumers and manufacturers.

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The Mint Note in Perfumery

Mints have been used and valued for aromatic purposes for thousands of years. The ancient Greeks and Roman used them. Their effect was so powerful that, according to myth, a nymph called Menthe, who was greatly loved by Pluto, was transformed into the mint herb by Pluto’s jealous wife.

Mint farmer in India.

Organic and Fair Trade Mint Oil: India

Challenges and opportunities.

The Genuineness of Two Mint Essential Oils

The authors demonstrated that the isopulegol levels present in mint oils, along with the levels of the compound tentatively identified as neoisoisopulegol, are presently the best indicators of the presence of commint in peppermint. This method offers a good detection threshold and is easily performed through standard GC techniques.

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