Description :
Overview of DL-Menthol FG
DL-Menthol FG is a food-grade mint cooling ingredient used in flavours, confectionery, oral-care products, and refreshing personal-care formulas. It offers a strong minty-fresh aroma and a pronounced cooling sensation.
Because it is a cost-effective mint cooling agent, it is preferred when consistent cooling and aroma performance are required across food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications.
Applications of DL-Menthol FG
1. Flavour & Confectionery
- Widely used for flavour and confectionery, especially in chewing gums, candies, breath-freshener sweets, and cooling syrups.
- Adds a sharp mint taste and reliable cooling effect.
- Suitable for mint blends like peppermint, spearmint, and eucalyptus combinations, and works well alongside citrus-floral ingredients such as Neryl Acetate 90.
2. Oral Care
- Acts as a cost-effective mint cooling agent in oral care products such as toothpaste, mouthwash, lozenges, and dental gels.
- Provides long-lasting freshness and a clean mint aftertaste.
- Blends well with cooling compounds like WS-23 and natural mint oils.
3. Personal Care
- Gives a refreshing minty fresh aroma for shampoo and shower gel.
- Adds a cooling skin-feel in bath products, foot washes, and body scrubs.
4. Topical & Functional Products
- Used in topical analgesic cream formulation to provide a cooling sensation that helps soothe muscle and joint discomfort.
- Common in balms, sports creams, cold gels, and massage ointments.
- Works as an active ingredient due to its mentholated skin-cooling effect.
Safety & Handling Guidelines
- Avoid direct contact with concentrated menthol.
- Use in a ventilated area to prevent irritation from strong vapours.
- Store in a cool, dry place; menthol may crystallise at lower temperatures (normal behaviour).
- Keep the packaging sealed to preserve aroma strength.
Where to Buy DL-Menthol FG
Manufacturer in India
Available from producers supplying DL-Menthol FG for food, oral-care, and cosmetic formulations.
Distributor & Supplier
ChemicalBull Pvt. Ltd. is a DL-Menthol FG food-grade bulk supplier for flavours, personal care, pharma, and functional products.
DL-Menthol FG MSDS
Provided upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is DL-Menthol FG used for?
It is used in food flavours, candies, oral care, shampoos, cooling gels, and topical creams.
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Is DL-Menthol FG natural?
DL-Menthol is a synthetic optical mixture, but it is approved for food-grade and cosmetic-grade applications.
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Why is DL-Menthol popular in oral care?
It offers strong cooling, a clean mint taste, and is cost-effective compared to natural menthol crystals.