Product Name: Peppermint Extract
Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita L.
Used Part: Leaf
Appearance: Brown fine powder
Shelf Life: 2 years
Active Ingredient:
- 5:1
- 10:1
- 0.5% Rosmarinic acid
- 1.0% Rosmarinic acid
Product Overview
Peppermint Extract is derived from the leaves of Mentha × piperita L., a well-known aromatic herb valued for its fresh mint flavor and distinctive botanical profile. Peppermint leaves naturally contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including phenolic acids, flavonoids, and other polyphenols.
Our Peppermint Extract is produced using controlled extraction processes to retain the characteristic components of the plant. It can be supplied as a fine powder with good handling properties and is suitable for use in a wide range of health and wellness formulations.
Technical Data Sheet
| Item | Specification |
| Rosmarinic acid | ≥0.5% |
| Appearance | Brown fine powder |
| Odor | Characteristic |
| Taste | Characteristic |
| Particle size | 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | ≤5.0% |
| Ash | ≤5.0% |
| Heavy Metal | ≤10ppm |
| Pb | ≤3ppm |
| As | ≤2ppm |
| Cd | ≤1ppm |
| Hg | ≤0.1ppm |
| Total plate count | ≤10,000cfu/g |
| Yeast & mold | ≤1,000cfu/g |
| E.coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
Applications
Peppermint Extract can be used in:
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- Dietary Supplements
- Herbal Products
- Functional Foods & Beverages
- Oral Care Products
- Skincare & Personal Care
Packaging & Storage
- Packaging: 25kg/drum (double food-grade PE bag inside, fiber drum outside)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-sealed place, away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Shelf Life: 24 months
