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Product: Cornmint Oil
Early spring of menthe arvensis in India
Typical early plantation of COrnmint in India
Typical local production of mints in India
Cornmint Oil India Mentha arvensis
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Description
Cornmint comes from the plant Mentha arvensis and is native to Europe although it is highly cultivated in Northern India. The essential oil is derived from the steam distillation of the leaves.
Cornmint is used in similar applications to peppermint but it’s taste and odour are slightly milder. It’s slightly different properties lend itself well to more therapeutic applications as well as the obvious flavouring use.
As it is both antiseptic and anti-bacterial t is often found in dental products for the treatment of swollen gums and toothache as well as being often found in mouthwash for these benefits and its cooling flavour.
You will find many tropical skin cooling products containing cornmint. It’s also commonly used to treat stomach and respiratory complaints, headaches and muscular aches and pains..
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Product Details
- Botanical name: Mentha arvensis
- Origin: India
- Crop Season: May - July
- Plant/part used: Leaves
- Method of extraction: Steam distillation
- TSCA CAS: 90063-97-1
- EINECS: 290-058-5
- Appearance: Slight yellow to colourless clear liquid
- Organoleptic Properties: Minty, fresh
- Density: 0.889 - 0.910
- Refractive index: 1.456 - 1.467
- Optical rotation: -25° to -37°
- Chemical constituents: L-menthol
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Latest Market Information October 24, 2024
Mentha arvensis a perennial herb that prospers in temperate to tropical climates. Also known as Japanese mint it is primarily cultivated in India in Uttar Pradesh with smaller plantations in Punjab and Haryana.
Both piperita and arvensis belong to the lamiaceae family. The two differ slightly in terms of flavour. While mentha arvensis has a strong, sweet mint flavour, mentha piperita has a pungent taste with a cooling aftertaste and is primarily used for flavouring gum, tea and toothpaste. Mentha arvensis has a complex chemical composition as opposed to mentha piperita. Both oils contain menthol and menthone, but mentha arvensis also has methyl acetate, piperitone, neomenthol, limonene, isomenthone and flavonoids among other chemcials.
The new crop is expected to be lower than 2023. Prices are increasing.
Market prices : USD 17.00 /kilo -
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