Abstract:
Mint oil and its derivative menthol is
widely used as flavouring ingredient for
various products such as tooth paste,
dental cream, cough syrups, confectionery,
pan masala, chewing gums and in pain
relieving preparations.
Mentha cultivation in India has proved
quite remunerative to the growers,
particularly to small holders and fitted
well in the existing cropping system in
mint growing area in the country, Mint
growers consider mentha as a bonus
crop as it does not disturb or replace
the cultivation of any major winter (Rabi)
or rainy season (Kharif) crop. Being a
labour intensive crop mentha provides
various employment opportunities in
cultivation, distillation, processing field
particularly in rural areas.
