Flavour family
Peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen and menthol profiles for Canadian confectionery, chewing gum, oral care, beverage, dairy and vape applications.
Beyond classic mint oils we supply cooling agent systems (WS-3, WS-23, menthyl lactate) to dial in the freshness intensity. From gentle dairy mint for chocolate-mint ice cream up to intense long-cooling for gum and oral care.
Our mint and menthol library covers spearmint, peppermint, wintergreen, eucalyptus-mint, mojito mint, mint chocolate chip and koolada-style cooling systems. Each is supplied water- or oil-soluble depending on the matrix and tuned for the target cooling intensity, from a soft fresh lift in toothpaste-style applications to a sharp icy hit for chewing gum and vape e-liquid.
We use both natural mint oils (Mentha arvensis, Mentha piperita) and synthetic l-menthol and WS-23/WS-3 cooling agents depending on the regulatory and cost target.
Cooling sensation is a separate axis from mint character. We layer cooling agents underneath the mint profile so the perceived freshness can be dialed up or down without changing the aromatic signature. This is critical for chewing gum (long burn time), confectionery, vape e-liquid and oral care, where end-users have very specific cooling expectations.
For the selected product, review ingredient sources, processing, intended use. Confirm the supporting information available, its scope and language with your Delsa contact. Your regulatory reviewer should assess suitability for the intended application and finished-product claims; do not assume a complete document pack or universal compliance.
Mint and menthol systems can be tuned along three independent axes: cooling type (immediate vs long-lasting, with WS-3, WS-23 or natural menthol blends), sweetness (sweet spearmint vs dry peppermint), and herbal lift (basil, eucalyptus, rosemary or wintergreen accents). We profile briefs on those three axes and return three-iteration kits so the sensory team can triangulate without re-briefing.
Cooling-agent dosing is documented per Health Canada acceptable-use levels, with regulatory notes for gum, confectionery, beverage and oral-care applications.
Sugar-free gum, mints and lozenges depend almost entirely on mint flavour to carry the eating experience. Our natural mint systems are tested with xylitol, sorbitol, isomalt and erythritol bases for sweetness curve and cooling delivery, and we adjust top-note loading so the first chew matches reference even in zero-sugar formats.
Discuss natural mint options and request ingredient and source information for the selected reference. Confirm suitability for your label, target audience and market rather than assuming compliance.
Product-specific application rate must be reviewed and approved by the technical team for the selected flavour, matrix, process and declaration goals before use. No rate shown here is a specification.
| Application | Dosage to confirm | Format | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chewing gum | Confirm for the selected flavour | Liquid or encapsulated | Cooling longevity in chew |
| Mints and hard candy | Confirm for the selected flavour | Heat-stable liquid | Cook-stage volatile loss |
| E-liquid | Confirm for the selected flavour | PG-based liquid | Harshness at high sensate load |
| Beverages | Confirm for the selected flavour | Water-soluble | Cooling can read as medicinal |
| Oral care / functional | Confirm for the selected flavour | Liquid | Surfactant interaction |
Confirm format availability and performance for the selected reference and your process. Not every flavour is available in every format below.
Propylene glycol, ethanol or glycerine carriers for clear, cold-fill and syrup applications.
Encapsulation may help protect selected top notes during baking or extrusion; performance depends on the flavour, formulation and process and must be assessed in trials.
Menthol and non-menthol cooling agents dosed for onset, intensity and duration.
Maltodextrin or gum-acacia carriers for dry blends, sachets, bars and seasonings.
Yes — natural menthol crystals and natural mint oils are stocked alongside cost-balanced nature-identical options.
Yes — all profiles are available in fully natural versions built on mint essential oils without synthetic cooling agents.
Yes — our stability-tuned mint systems hold character over 18–24 month shelf lives in standard confectionery and oral care packaging.
Yes — all cooling agents used in our vape concentrates are pre-cleared against Health Canada's VPRR restricted list.
A flavour description is a starting point, not evidence of performance in your recipe. Use a documented trial to decide whether a candidate fits.
Share the product base, processing conditions, target taste and benchmark. Identify the issue: bitterness, aroma loss, an unwanted note or a new flavour direction.
Ask technical support to confirm the selected flavour’s dosage, carrier and handling requirements. Compare candidates in the same recipe and process, including an unflavoured control where useful.
Evaluate aroma, taste, aftertaste and appearance after processing and during your intended storage conditions. Record the formula, dose and observations against your agreed acceptance criteria before scale-up.
Tell us which specification, allergen statement, safety data sheet, certificate of analysis or certification evidence your quality team needs. Availability and certification scope must be confirmed for the specific reference; an ingredient document does not establish compliance of your finished product.
Share your application, product base, target profile and timeline. Our Canadian office reviews your brief with Delsa and confirms the options, sample availability and next steps for your project.
