Ultra International B.V.
Product: Peppermint Oil
Young peppermint plants
Typical local distillation for mints in India
Peppermint Oil India Mentha piperita
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Description
Peppermint oil is extracted by steam distillation from the dried herb of Mentha piperita. The plant is native to Europe but is now cultivated in many parts of the world. The largest producers are America, China and India, with India producing around 600-700MT per annum (2014/15).
It grows in the traditional 'Mint Regions' of India, which are the north and north west areas of the country.
India's piperita exports in 2014 were approximately 400MT with Europe seen as the biggest buyer (France and UK totalling 43%) whilst the USA took 30% of India's exports.
Peppermint has a wide variety of uses across many sectors but is most commonly seen in products such as teas, candy, chocolate, aromatherapy, oral care, chewing gums and insect repellents.
Peppermint is also known for its health benefits including the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and other digestive complaints.
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Mentha piperita
- Origin: India
- Crop Season: April - July
- Plant/part used: Leaves
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 8006-90-4
- EINECS: 282-015-4
- INCI Name: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
- Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Sweet, minty, herbal, fresh
- Density: 0.856 - 0.946
- Refractive index: 1.384 - 1.530
- Chemical constituents: L-menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate
- Fragrance use: max. 6%
- Allergens: Contains fragrance allergens
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Latest Market Information June 6, 2020
A 10% price rise can be expected for pure peppermint in 2020. This is because of multiple factors. Firstly, farmers are unlikely to undertake peppermint farming this year. Secondly, the carryover stock from last season is also limited. Due to travel restrictions, it is not possible to analyse the real scenario in terms of crop output. Only time will tell the impact of low demand vs less production of peppermint in India. Though there could be a few deterrents to a price rise. The competitive price being offered by American peppermint could keep the price of Indian peppermint in check. Also, there will be various products with synthetic impurities and cornmint oil available at a lower price in the market.
Market price USD 39.5/kilo -
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