Saturday, 13 February 2021

Peppermint

 

                                                                        Peppermint Plant






Menthol: Major Compound Of Peppermint 







Menthol and Nobel Prize 

Ryoji Nyori




Menthol VS Mint 




Menthol 





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Mint is an herb plant which produces menthol. Peppermint produces high concentrations of menthol while spearmint produces menthol in lower concentrations. In contrast, menthol is an aromatic organic compound used as an essential oil. It gives a sweet and spicy flavor to food. Also, it is used in medicine and cosmetics. This is the main difference between mint and menthol.























































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