L-Menthyl Lactate
Brief Introduction:
L-Menthyl Lactate is a derivative of L-menthol. It is a white crystalline solid with almost no aroma. It has a long-lasting cool taste and a cooling effect. It is the best substitute for mint and has the advantages of being long-lasting, odourless, and non-irritating.
L-Menthyl Lactate is widely used in cosmetics, skin care products, detergents, tobacco, food, beverages, candy, mint water, medicine and other products. It overcomes the limitation that cooling products can only be mint-flavoured, users can formulate cooling products with various flavours to suit different market concepts.
Advantages of our L-Menthyl Lactate:
♔ No Skin Irritation:
It is not irritating to mucous membranes, so it is suitable for products used by people with sensitive skin.
♔ No Masking of Fragrance:
Because it has only a faint smell, you can freely choose the fragrance to suit your market concept. A cooling product without mint is possible.
♔ Long-Lasting Cooling Effect:
It has a long-lasting cooling effect and can formulate refreshing and pleasant cooling products.
♔ Easy to Use:
The product is crystalline and very easy to disperse, which will simplify the production process.
♔ Good Compatibility:
L-Menthyl Lactate has good compatibility and does not affect other properties of the product.
Specifications of our L-Menthyl Lactate:
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Colour and appearance | White crystalline solid |
| Odour | Faint crown daisy or tobacco aroma |
| Purity | Not less than 98.0% |
| Acid Value | Not more than 2.0 |
| Melting Point | Not less than 40.0℃ |
Recommended Addition Amounts in Some Products:
(1) Non-alcoholic beverages, cold drinks: 30~120 mg/kg;
(2) Alcoholic beverages, condiments, instant coffee and tea, fruit ice: 100~400 mg/kg;
(3) Gummies, hard candies: 1000~2000 mg/kg;
(4) Frosting, soft candies: 500~2000 mg/kg;
(5) Breakfast cereals, cheese, milk substitutes: 15~60 mg/kg;
(6) Sauces, snack foods, soups: 25~100 mg/kg;
(7) Gelatin, pudding, dairy products: 200~800 mg/kg.
Packaging:
1kg/Aluminum Foil Bag, 5kg/Carton, 10kg/Carton, 25kg/Fibre Drum or according to the specific requirements from customers.
Storage Conditions:
Preserved in unopened original containers in a cool dry place before using; kept away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Shelf Life:
36 months if stored under above mentioned conditions.
