ITEM | STANDARD |
Appearance | Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals |
Odor | Have the characteristic odor ofChinese natural menthol |
Purity (%) | ≥ 99.5 |
Melting point (℃) | 41.5 ~ 44.0 |
Solubility (25 ℃) | Melting 1 gram test sample into 5ml 90% alcohol |
Non- volatile matter (%) | ≤ 0.05 |
Specific rotation(25℃) | - 50° ~ - 49° |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
Lead (Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/ kg |
Mercury (Hg) | ≤ 1 mg/ kg |
Heavy Metals (as PB) | ≤ 10 mg/ kg |
Available Grade of Menthol Crystal
Food Grade: Menthol Crystal is widely used as flavoring in food and beverage industries. Foodchem's food grade Menthol Crystal is available as Colorless, transparent hexagonal or needlelike crystals (>99.5% purity).Quality Control
At Foodchem International Corporation, we apply strict quality control process to all our products. All Menthol Crystals we provide has been strictly tested under HACCP and ISO standards and proved to be safe for using as food additive.
Storage&Handling Precaution
Storage: Menthol Crystals should be Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Handling Precaution: Handling of Menthol Crystals should only be performed by personnel trained and familiar with handling of organic chemicals. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing in dust. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation.
Application and Uses of Menthol Crystals
Menthol Crystals is a natural spice widely used as aromas and perfumes in food and beverage industries. As a flavoring , Menthol Crystals can be used in a wide variety of industries including: food production, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and various other industries.
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1. Are you manufacturer or distributor of Menthol Crystals?
Foodchem doesn't manufacture Menthol Crystals. However we have established reliable long term relationship with our manufacturing contractor and our QC team works closely with the manufacturer to insure quality.
2. What types of certification can you provide?
Foodchem International Corporation is an ISO2008:9001 certified company. We can provide HAPPC, KOSHER, HALAL Certificates for Menthol Crystals.
3. Do you have Menthol Crystals in Stock?
Yes, we have Menthol Crystals in stock. However, our inventory moves fast, please consult our sales person for more details.
4. What is the lead time for Menthol Crystals ?
If your order quantity is within our inventory amount, we can guarantee delivery in 1 week after the order confirmation. Or, it usually takes 2 weeks or longer.
5. What is the MOQ for Menthol Crystals ?
The MOQ is 500kg.
6. What is the price of Menthol Crystals ?
The price of Menthol Crystals changes a lot as time goes. With over 10 years experience in supplying Menthol Crystals, Foodchem can provide Menthol Crystals at the most competitive prices. Please consult our sales person for more details.
7. Do you provide free samples?
Yes. Free samples of Menthol Crystals are available. Please consult our sales person for further details.
8. What type of payment terms can you accept?
We can accept T/T, L/C, D/P, D/A etc... Please consult our sales person for more details.
9. When can I expect to receive the quotation for Menthol Crystals?
Our sales person will get back to you in 1 business day to collect all necessary information to prepare the quotation. The quotation for Menthol Crystals will then be sent to you once it’s ready, usually in less than 1 working day.
As a Menthol Crystals supplier, we are really happy to have you on our website. We will do whatever we can do to satisfy your needs. If we are not able to handle your order, we will provide professional suggestion to help you find the right source that fits your need.
Upstream: Prices of upstream Menthol are stable and supply is stable. Production capacity of the Menthol Crystals manufacturers didn't change much.
Downstream: Downstream demand is pretty stable.
Forecast: Considering the current market trend, price of Menthol Crystals will be stable in the coming months.
Yes. Menthol Crystals is gluten free and widely used in gluten free food to provide special fragrance to candy.
Menthol Crystals is a natural spice manufactured from Peppermint Oil. As a plant derived ingredients, Menthol Crystals is general recognized as halal. We will still audit another 2 key points to make sure that our Menthol Crystals is 100% halal: Are there any pig products used in manufacturing process of this ingredient? Does the ingredient contain Alcohol (impure) or other haraam ingredients?
Menthol Crystals is a natural spice manufactured from Peppermint Oil. As a plant derived ingredients, Menthol Crystals is general recognized as Kosher classified as Parve. However, Menthol Crystals Pareve non-Passover KLBD.
- 5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
- 5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Menthol Crystals is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No significant side effects reported.