Preparation 12: CONCENTRATED PEPPERMINT WATER

Peppermint oil

90% ethyl alcohol

Purified talc

Purified water

Filter paper

Beaker

Mortar and pestle

Reagent bottle

Materials used

CONCENTRATED PEPPERMINT WATER

It has a distinctive peppermint odor and taste and is used as a carminative and flavored vehicle.

CONCENTRATED PEPPERMINT WATER

A clear, saturated solution of peppermint oil in purified water is prepared using one of the processes described in aromatic waters

1. Dissolve the peppermint oil in 90% ethyl alcohol.

2. Pour the solution in a mortar and add the purified talc, then triturate.

3. Transfer into a suitable container with cover and add approximately 20 mL of water.

4. Agitate for 10 to 15 minutes.

5. Filter the solution using a wet filter

paper until the mixture becomes clear.

Procedure

Flavored vehicle/ aromatic water

Category

Mentha piperita water

Synonym

Concentrated Peppermint Water

A clear, saturated solution of peppermint oil with a strong odor and taste

Concentrated Peppermint Water

Used as a flavored vehicle or a carminative agent (Anti-flatulence)

Distillation or solution method

Method used

This ingredient act as an inert filler or distributing agent to evenly expose the oils surface area to the water and acts as a filtering aid to remove excess oil