Ultra International B.V.
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 9, 2023
Lands utilised for sowing saw a decrease in 2023, making it an economically unviable option for farmers. At present the oil is priced at a five-year low. Low demand and mounting cultivation costs are a few of the factors leading to a low product price. This could impact the decision of farmers to sow the crop in the future.
Market price: USD 16.00 /kilo -
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