Description

Melted menthol flakes are derived from menthol oil, which is found in strong aromatic herb called mint. Menthol flake is a transparent white liquid with strong mint odor. Menthol oil liquid is rotated in centrifuge to separate oil and flakes where largely 30% is oil and 70% is flakes. Menthol flakes are further processed to obtain menthol crystals.

India is the largest producer and exporter of menthol flakes producing as much as 70% of world total production. Other major producers are China, Brazil, the US and Japan. Major importers are Germany, France etc. In India, Uttar Pradesh is the major producer which accounts for 80% of total India production. Bihar, Punjab and Haryana are other states which contribute in menthol flakes production.

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