{"product_id":"menthol-crystals-5-x-1kg","title":"Menthol Crystals (5 x 1kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMenthol crystals are clear to white, needle-like crystals with an intense cooling mint flavour, supplied in a bulk box for food manufacturers, sweet shops, bakeries and re-packers across the UK. Also known as \u003cstrong\u003epeppermint camphor\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are highly concentrated, so a very small amount flavours a large batch of sweets, chocolate or syrup. Buying at wholesale price keeps production stocked for UK food businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features of Wholesale Menthol Crystals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk \u0026amp; Wholesale Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sold as a wholesale pack for confectionery makers, sweet shops, bakeries, wholesalers and re-packers who use mint flavouring every week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrade Pricing:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crystals are so concentrated that a bulk buy at trade price spreads the cost across many production batches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Mint Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gives a sharp peppermint note and a distinct cooling sensation on the palate, which is why it is used in mints and boiled sweets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Crystal Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crystals can be weighed accurately, then dissolved in alcohol or warm fat before mixing in. Add them late in the cook, as menthol is volatile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse Sparingly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measure on accurate scales rather than by eye. Small dosing errors show up quickly in the finished flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Handling for Bulk Packs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from other ingredients, because the aroma carries. Warm conditions can soften the crystals into lumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePopular Recipes Using Menthol Crystals\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenthol crystals are used in mint-led confectionery and drinks that UK buyers make and sell in volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Humbugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dissolved into the boiled sugar base for a strong, cooling mint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Imperials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds sharp mint to the hard sugar sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Strong Mints:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides the intense cooling note in compressed or pressed mints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClear Mint Boiled Sweets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stirred into the syrup near the end of the cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint Creams:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavours fondant before it is rolled, cut and set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter-Dinner Mint Chocolates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flavours the mint fondant centre or ganache.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChewing Gum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed into the gum base for a lasting cool mint flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMukhwas Mouth Fresheners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coats seeds and sugar-coated mixes for a cooling finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Sherbet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blended in tiny amounts with sherbet powder for a cooling fizz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint Liquorice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds a cooling top note to liquorice sweets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Uses Wholesale Menthol Crystals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Food Manufacturers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A concentrated solid is easy to weigh into large batches and gives consistent mint strength from one run to the next.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Sweet Shops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Makers of traditional and mithai-style sweets can flavour small kettle batches without storing bulky mint extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Bakeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pastry teams can flavour mint chocolate fillings, glazes and icing with a tiny amount, so one bulk pack lasts through many bakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Wholesalers and Re-packers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stable crystal is simple to split into smaller lots for resale, with regular stock held at wholesale price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for Cafes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coffee shops that make house syrups for iced drinks and hot chocolate get a strong mint flavour from very little product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eChefs, bakers, confectioners, wholesalers and caterers of every size across the UK can buy menthol crystals in bulk at trade price and cut the cost of each batch. Order your bulk box of menthol crystals today and keep your production stocked at trade price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bulk Nuts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58634717790589,"sku":"5061042153777","price":164.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/1817\/5800\/files\/menthol-crystals.jpg?v=1775071318","url":"https:\/\/bulknuts.co.uk\/products\/menthol-crystals-5-x-1kg","provider":"Bulk Nuts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}