date:Mar 29, 2013
plied for a patent that involves using vitamin E in the presence of at least one fat to mask the bitterness caused by menthol levels. Potential applications include panned chewy candies, chewing gum and chocolates.
Menthol has a cooling effect on the skin and mucous membranes of the mouth and is used as a flavoring agent in a range of products, according to the patent filing. Many confectionery products are mint-flavored and contain moderate to high levels of menthol. Peppermint oil generally