Industry Overview
The commercial cultivation of peppermint and spearmint, members of the genus Mentha, together with the extraction, processing and shipment of mint oils and menthol crystals, forms an established essential-oil industry. Mint oils are valued as important flavouring materials, while menthol, the principal component of peppermint oil, provides its characteristic cooling sensation. Mint oils are generally obtained through steam distillation and contain hydrocarbon and oxygenated compounds known as terpenoids.
Production levels are influenced by economic conditions, crop prices, competing crops, weather, soil conditions, fertilizers, pests, diseases, planting material and the age of the plants. Mint is a perennial crop, and yields may vary between new plantations and established two- to three-year-old plants.
India developed commercial Mentha arvensis cultivation and menthol production during the twentieth century. The crop expanded significantly in Uttar Pradesh, particularly across the Tarai and western districts, supported by cultivation technology, planting material and distillation facilities. Historically, Japan was an important producer, followed by the development of major production in Brazil and China. The report identifies India as the largest producer of mentha oil, while China is identified as the leading producer of menthol crystals followed by India.
Cost Estimation
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Plant Capacity | 2000 Kg/Day |
| Land & Building (2000 sq.mt.) | Rs. 1.73 Cr |
| Plant & Machinery | Rs. 85 Lac |
| Working Capital for 1 Month | Rs. 6.61 Cr |
| Total Capital Investment | Rs. 9.33 Cr |
| Rate of Return | 49% |
| Break Even Point | 14% |
Content Index
- INTRODUCTION
- MENTHOL PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- DOMESTIC MENTHOL PRODUCTION
- IN INDIA THERE ARE FOUR KINDS OF MINT CROP
- (I) MENTHA ARVENSIS
- (II) MENTHA PIPERITA
- (III) MENTHA SPEARMINT
- (IV) CITRATA (BARGAMOT)
- MENTHA & ITS LEAVES
- SPECIES AND HYBRIDS OF MENTHA
- THE MINT FAMILY HAS A LARGE GROUPING OF RECOGNIZED HYBRIDS
- CROP COMBINATION FOR HIGHER PROFITABILITY
- TIMING THE PLANTATION
- DISTILLATION & PROCESSING
- PROCESS OF DERIVING MENTHOL CRYSTALS
- PEPPERMINT OIL (MENTHA PIPERITA)
- PROPERTY AND STRUCTURE
- I.P. SPECIFICATION
- CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATION OF MENTHOL
- GENERAL PROPERTIES
- COMPOSITION OF MENTHOL OIL
- QUALITY CONTROL
- TESTING OF FINISHED PRODUCTS
- ANALYSIS OF DEMENTHOLIZED OIL
- THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES SHOULD BE DETERMINED AS
- DETERMINATION OF MENTHOL IN DEMENTHOLIZED OIL
- DETERMINATIONS OF THE CONGEALING POINT
- APPARATUS
- PROCEDURE
- GAS LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPHY
- B.I.S SPECIFICATION
- MENTHOL - SPECIFICATION
- 1. SCOPE
- 2. REFERENCES
- 3. TERMINOLOGY
- 4. REQUIREMENTS
- TABLE 1 REQUIREMENT FOR MENTHOL
- 5. PACKING AND MARKING
- 6. SAMPLING
- DETERMINATION OF NON-VOLATILE MATTER
- A.1 APPARATUS
- A.2 PROCEDURE
- A-2.1 CALCULATION
- GAS CHROMATOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF MENTHOL
- B-0 GENERAL
- B-0.1 OUTLINE OF THE METHOD
- B-1 APPARATUS
- B-2 CALCULATION
- B-2.1 AREA MEASUREMENT (SEE NOTE)
- USES AND APPLICATIONS
- MARKET SURVEY
- SYNTHETIC MENTHOL MARKET
- PRESENT MANUFACTURERS/EXPORTERS/SUPPLIERS
- MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF MENTHOL CRYSTAL
- SEPARATION OF MENTHOL CRYSTAL FROM DMO
- DRYING OF MENTHOL CRYSTAL
- PROCESSING DETAILS OF MENTHOL PRODUCTION
- STEP I
- STEP II
- COMPOSITION OF DEMENTHOLISED OIL
- DEMENTHOLISED OIL
- PROCESS FLOW SHEET OF MENTHOL PRODUCTION
- PROCESS TECHNOLOGY FOR MENTHOL & DEVELOPMENTS
- HIGH YIELDING MENTHOL MINT
- INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE(IARI), NEW DELHI
- SOURCE OF TECHNOLOGY
- MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF MENTHOL
- COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
- HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
- FIRST AID MEASURES
- FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
- ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- HANDLING AND STORAGE
- EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
- PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
- TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- PHARMACENTIAL AND TECHNICAL QUALITIES OF MENTHOL CRYSTALS
- PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY
- TECHNICAL QUALITY
- BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL FACTORS AFFECTING THE QUALITY OF ESSENTIAL OIL
- TOTOAL MENTHOL CONTENT
- MENTHYL ACETATE
- MENTHONE CONTENTS
- PHYSICAL AND CHEMCIAL CONSTANTS OF ESSENTIAL OIL OBTAINED FROM FLOWERS AND LEAVES
- SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
- SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
- SUPPLIERS OF STEAM DISTILLATION UNITS
- SUPPLIERS OF VACUUM FILTERS
- SUPPLIERS OF CRYSTALLIZER
- SUPPLIERS OF AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION UNITS
- SUPPLIERS OF CENTRIFUGE
- SUPPLIERS OF TRAY DRIER
- SUPPLIERS OF BOILERS
- SUPPLIERS OF STORAGE VESSEL (STORAGE TANKS)
- SUPPLIERS OF COOLING TOWER
- SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
- SUPPLIERS OF INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
- PLANT LAYOUT
Appendix
- APPENDIX – A:
- 01. PLANT ECONOMICS
- 02. LAND & BUILDING
- 03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
- 04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
- 05. FIXED CAPITAL
- 06. RAW MATERIAL
- 07. SALARY AND WAGES
- 08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
- 09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
- 10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
- 11. COST OF PRODUCTION
- 12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
- 13. BREAK EVEN POINT
- 14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
- 15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
- 16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
- 17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
- 18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Menthol is a crystalline compound primarily associated with peppermint and other mentha oils. It is obtained commercially through the processing of mint oil, particularly oil derived from Mentha species. Menthol is characterized by its distinctive odour and cooling sensation and is used in flavouring, pharmaceutical, confectionery and other applications. Industrial production involves extraction and processing of mint oil followed by separation and purification steps to obtain menthol crystals.
Steam distillation is a principal method used to extract essential oil from mint plants. Steam passes through the prepared plant material and carries volatile oil components into the distillation system, where the vapour is condensed and the oil is separated. The resulting mint oil can subsequently undergo further processing depending on the required product. Proper control of distillation conditions and raw material quality is important because oil yield and composition can vary with crop condition, plant age, cultivation practices and environmental factors.
Mint oil production is affected by both agricultural and economic factors. Weather, soil conditions, fertilizer use, pests, diseases, planting material and plant age can influence crop yield and oil quality. Mint is a perennial crop, so the age of the plantation can also affect average yields. From an economic perspective, growers may compare expected mint prices with the prices and prospects of competing crops. These factors can contribute to significant variation in the quantity and quality of mint oil produced from one season to another.
The report discusses four kinds of mint crops: Mentha arvensis, Mentha piperita, Mentha spearmint and Citrata (Bargamot). These species and related hybrids have different characteristics and applications within the mint industry. Mentha arvensis is particularly important in the report because of its role in Indian mint cultivation and menthol production. Peppermint oil, obtained from Mentha piperita, is also specifically addressed in relation to its properties, composition and applications.
Quality control for menthol products can include evaluation of physical and chemical characteristics, composition and purity. The report covers testing of finished products, analysis of dementholized oil, determination of menthol content, congealing point, non-volatile matter and gas chromatographic analysis. It also includes discussion of Indian Pharmacopoeia and B.I.S specifications. Such testing helps verify that the processed material conforms to the applicable quality requirements for its intended pharmaceutical, technical or other industrial application.
A menthol production facility can require equipment for extraction, separation, crystallization, drying, storage and quality testing. The report specifically identifies steam distillation units, vacuum filters, crystallizers, centrifuges, tray driers, boilers, storage vessels, cooling towers and laboratory equipment. Depending on the process configuration, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and instrumentation and process-control equipment may also be required. Equipment selection should correspond to the process technology, product specifications, operating conditions and required production scale.
Menthol is used across flavouring, pharmaceutical, confectionery and technical applications. Its characteristic cooling sensation and distinctive odour make it useful in products where these properties are required. The report distinguishes pharmaceutical and technical qualities of menthol crystals and discusses the use of mint-derived oils and menthol in commercial applications. The specific grade and quality requirements depend on the intended end use, making appropriate testing, handling, storage and specification control important parts of commercial production.
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