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What Are Menthol Crystals Used For?

Produced by chilling an extracted element of menthol oil, menthol crystals form through a very slow cooling process. These crystals offer a surprising number of uses in a variety of consumer goods.

  1. Oral Hygiene

    • Menthol crystals are used to create a pleasing flavor in oral hygiene products such as toothpastes, mouth washes and oral sprays.

    Sweets

    • The cool and minty flavors of sweets such as chewing gum, licorice and hard candies are created through the use of menthol crystals.

    Pharmaceuticals

    • Certain medical products and pharmaceuticals offer a soothing effect thanks to menthol crystals. Examples include balms, rubs, compresses, cough drops and lozenges.

    Personal Care

    • Perfumes, colognes, lotions, shaving balms, deodorants, oils, shampoos, gels and sprays receive a cool and refreshing fragrance from menthol crystals.

    Tobacco

    • Menthol crystals are used to enhance the flavor of certain tobacco products, such as cigarettes, pipe tobacco and chewing tobacco.

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