PEPPERMINT 1879

Highly penetrating, grassy-minty, sweet, clean, camphoraceous odor. Taste has a slight green note with plenty of cooling & power. Commonly used in confection and chewing gum, but due to its unique profile, it can be utilized in a variety of applications.  Botanical Name: Mentha piperita INCI Name: Mentha Piperita Oil CAS: 8006-90-4 Country of Origin: USA Region: Far West State: Idaho  Extraction Method: Steam Distilled Part of Plant Used: Herb Details: All Natural, Kosher, Food Grade, Commercial Grade, Soap Top Constituents: Menthol, Menthone Why the name 1879? Lebermuth crafted this oil as a tribute to the original chewing gum flavor created in 1879 when William White discovered how to flavor chicle - choosing peppermint as the first flavor. Menthofuran levels: The flowering herb is steam distilled to yield higher menthofuran levels. For lower menthofuran levels, a non-flowering herb is steam distilled.