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OIL PEPPERMINT [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

Steam-distilled, volatile oil from fresh flowering plant Mentha piperita L., Labiatae. Constit. Not less than 50% total menthol including 5-9% esters calcd as menthyl acetate; menthyl isovalerate, menthone, inactive pinene, l-limonene, cadinene ...

CONT

Peppermint oil [is used] in chocolate, fruit, cordial, creme de menthe, peppermint, nut, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Liquide incolore et volatil, obtenu par distillation des feuilles et des fleurs de Mentha piperita (Labiacées). Aromatisant pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons, etc.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
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