Cooling Solutions

L-Menthyl Lactate

CAS No.: 61597-98-6
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Purity: ≥99%
FEMA: 3748
Description: Learn how to choose a mild cooling agent for oral care, confectionery, beverage, food flavor and personal care formulations, including Menthyl Lactate and WS cooling agents.
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How to Choose a Mild Cooling Agent for Oral Care, Food and Personal Care Formulations

Cooling agents are used to create a refreshing sensory effect in oral care, confectionery, beverage, food flavor and personal care products. Different cooling ingredients provide different cooling intensity, duration, aroma profile and formulation compatibility.

For formulations requiring a mild, smooth and long-lasting cooling sensation, menthol-derived cooling ingredients such as Menthyl Lactate can be considered. For stronger and cleaner instant cooling impact, WS cooling agents such as WS-23 may be more suitable.

Key Topic: Mild Cooling Profile | Oral Care Applications | Food Flavor Systems | Personal Care Formulations | Cooling Agent Selection

What Makes a Cooling Agent Mild?

A mild cooling agent usually provides a softer cooling onset, lower sharpness and a more comfortable freshness profile. This type of cooling profile is often preferred in products where harsh cooling or strong mint impact is not desired.

Cooling Intensity: Mild to moderate cooling is suitable for daily-use and comfort-oriented products.

Cooling Duration: Longer-lasting freshness is useful for oral care, chewing gum and personal care products.

Aroma Profile: Some cooling ingredients provide a mild mint note, while WS cooling agents may have lower aroma impact.

Application Fit: Final selection should depend on product type, flavor system, dosage trial and target market requirements.

Common Application Directions

Oral Care

Toothpaste, mouthwash and breath freshening products often require a clean and comfortable cooling effect. Mild and long-lasting cooling ingredients can help improve freshness without creating an overly sharp sensation.

Confectionery and Chewing Gum

Candy, chewing gum and mint confectionery may require a cooling effect that supports flavor release and freshness. A long-lasting cooling profile is often useful in these applications.

Beverage and Food Flavor

Beverage and food flavor systems may use cooling ingredients to create a refreshing taste profile. The selected cooling agent should match the flavor type, processing conditions and final sensory target.

Personal Care

Skin care, shower gel, cooling cream and other personal care formulations may require comfortable freshness rather than strong instant cooling. Final formulation suitability should be confirmed through application testing.

Mild Cooling Agent vs Strong Cooling Agent

Mild Cooling Direction: Suitable for gentle freshness, oral care, chewing gum, candy, beverage and personal care products.

Strong Cooling Direction: Suitable for products requiring fast, clean and high-impact cooling sensation.

Long-Lasting Cooling Direction: Suitable for formulations requiring sustained freshness and slower cooling release.

Selection Advice: Laboratory and pilot-scale trials are recommended before commercial production.

Cooling Agent Options from TAIMA

TAIMA supplies cooling agents with different cooling intensity and sensory profiles, including Menthyl Lactate and WS series cooling agents. These ingredients can be evaluated according to the customer’s application, flavor system and target cooling effect.

Document and Application Support

COA, MSDS, TDS and application support can be provided according to customer requirements. Product suitability, declaration documents and regulatory compliance should be confirmed according to the exact product, final application and destination market.