Mint contains menthol, a special compound commonly used in commercial medicines for the flu. Menthol aroma is effective because of its anti-inflammatory properties to open the respiratory tract and nose. The antibacterial properties of mint leaves also help cure bacterial infections and soothe bronchitis.
Mint Leaves, also known as Mentha Leaves or Pudina, are aromatic green leaves widely used in culinary, herbal, medicinal, and cosmetic applications. Known for their cooling flavor and refreshing aroma, mint leaves are rich in antioxidants, menthol, vitamin A, C, and iron. They are used both in fresh and dried forms.
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Sorbitol less commonly known as Glucotrol is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose. Sorbitol is commercially available in liquid/syrup and crystal/powder form. Because of its sweet taste, it is widely used as a partial replacement for sucrose. It is non-cariogenic and Humectant in nature, has only about two-thirds the calories of sugar.
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" It is often used in diet foods (including diet drinks and ice cream), mints, cough syrups, and sugar-free chewing gum.
Sorbitol often is used in mouthwash and toothpaste.
Some transparent gels can be made only with sorbitol, as it has a refractive index sufficiently high for transparent formulations"
BBM CHEMICALS specializes in producing world class Sorbitol 70% (Non Crystalline) from Starch. Sorbitol is a sugar substitute. It is listed under the inactive ingredients listed for some foods and products. Its INS number and E-number is 420. Sorbitol has approximately 60% the sweetness of sucrose (table sugar). Sorbitol is referred to as a nutritive sweetener because it provides dietary energy: 2.6 kilocalories (11 kilojoules) per gram versus the average 4 kilocalories (17 kilojoules) for carbohydrates. It is often used in diet foods (including diet drinks and ice cream), mints, cough syrups, and sugar-free chewing gum. It also occurs naturally in many stone fruits and berries from trees of the genus Sorbus. Sorbitol often is used in modern cosmetics as a humectant and thickener. Sorbitol often is used in mouthwash and toothpaste. Some transparent gels can be made only with sorbitol, as it has a refractive index sufficiently high for transparent formulations. It is also used frequently in "sugar free" chewing gum. Sorbitol sometimes is used as a sweetener and humectant in cookies and other foods that are not identified as "dietary" items.
