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Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil is a highly concentrated aromatic extract distilled from peppermint leaves. It is used mainly for flavoring and fragrance rather than as a conventional food ingredient.

Beneficial properties

highly aromatic concentrated plant extract contains menthol used in flavoring

Nutritional highlights

It does not provide meaningful calories, macronutrients, vitamins, or minerals in typical use amounts.

Caution. Essential oils are highly concentrated and should not be ingested unless specifically labeled food-grade and used appropriately; they may cause irritation or toxicity in concentrated amounts.