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Natural Peppermint Extract

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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a bold, minty flavor.

Usage Tips

  1. Natural Peppermint Extract can be used to add peppermint flavour to foods like baked goods, candies like candy canes, mints, and peppermint patties, and other desserts.
  2. It can be be added to hot water to make peppermint tea.
  3. It can also be used as a substitute to peppermint oil in candy making.

Description

Natural Peppermint Extract is a herbal extract made from the essential oils of peppermint leaves. It can be obtained through different methods, the most common are solvent extraction, steam distillation, and soxhlet extraction. It is used as a flavoring agent, antiseptic, antiviral agent and stimulant.

Health benefits

  • Natural Peppermint Extract can help to ease sore throats caused by coughing. (1)
  • It can help to cool the skin and soothe tight cranial muscles, reducing pain and discomfort of headache. (1)
  • It can help to such as abdominal relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal cramping and pain, diarrhea, constipation and bloating. (1)
  • It has antimicrobial properties that can help to fight halitosis( odor of bad breath). (1)
  • It has a good amount of antioxidants that fight free radicals in the body. (1)
  • It can help to calm stomach upset caused by stress, reducing nausea and abdominal stress. (1)

Selection Guide

Check for the expiry date while purchasing natural peppermint extract. Look for its ingredients and make sure it doesn't contain any artificial additives or flavors.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.livestrong.com/article/271305-what-are-the-benefits-of-peppermint-extract/

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