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Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil is a concentrated aromatic peppermint oil used sparingly to flavour confectionery, baked goods and drinks, with strength varying between products.

Peppermint oil — illustrative ingredient image

About Peppermint oil

Peppermint oil is a concentrated aromatic oil obtained from peppermint, used in small amounts to flavour foods such as confectionery, baked goods, and drinks. Food-grade oil is distinct from peppermint leaf and from products intended for fragrance or other non-food uses.

It is a clear to pale liquid with a powerful, cooling mint aroma and flavour. It is commonly sold as an essential oil or as a prepared flavouring, and products can differ in concentration and added ingredients. The amount used and any carrier matter when comparing its nutrition with that of peppermint leaves or finished foods.

Ingredient type
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Peppermint oil

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Peppermint oil nutrition & diet

Peppermint oil nutritional value

Representative benchmark: Oil, not further specified

Representative nutrition benchmarkOfficial table values for a comparable food category, not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient.

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
899kcal
Protein
0.0g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
99.9g

Representative benchmark from a comparable official food-composition category; it is not a laboratory measurement of this exact ingredient. The displayed reference form must be considered, and species, cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Concentrated oil and diluted flavouring are different forms, and finished foods include the nutrition of their full formulation rather than the oil alone.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Pacific Nutrient Database 2020 — 01.1.5.1.9_99 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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