Computer code : 8900601

Synonyms : p-mentha-6,8-dien-2-one

CAS : 6485-40-1 FEMA GRAS : 2249 FDA : 182-60 COE : 146

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True to the flavouring council directive 88/388 EEC (OJ N° L184, 15.7.88, p.61)

Components ⁽¹) :

natural flavouring substance

Ingredients that may have to be declared in the labelling of the

foodstuffs ⁽²⁾ :

- ionised ingredients (according to the directive 1999/2/EC)........: no

- ingredients or derivated made of or produced from GMO

(reglementation EC n° 1829/2003)..................................: no

- special ingredients listed in annexe III bis of the directive

2003/89/EC modified by the annex of the 2005/26/EC Directive :

Cereals containing gluten and products thereof......................: no

Crustaceans and products thereof....................................: no

Eggs and products thereof...........................................: no

Fish and products thereof...........................................: no

Nuts (Almond, Nut, Hazelnut, Walnut, Cashew, Pecan nut, Brazil nut,

Pistachio nut, Macadamia nut, Queensland nut) and products thereof..: no

Milk and products thereof (proteins, lactose,...)...................: no

Soybeans and products thereof.......................................: no

Peanuts and products thereof........................................: no

Sesame seeds and products thereof...................................: no

Celery and products thereof.........................................: no

Mustard and products thereof........................................: no

Lupin and products thereof..........................................: no

Molluscs and products thereof.......................................: no

Sulphur dioxide and sulphites at concentration of more than 10 mg/kg

expressed as SO₂....................................................: no

Heavy metals contents : true to the above-mentioned legislation

Labelling : natural flavouring substance

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Application areas : foodstuffs (submitted to verification of the conformity with food regulations)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Description : L-Carvone is obtained by physical process from Mint essential oil.

Classification in accordance with dangerous preparation EEC directive (2001/58/CE) : Xn harmful, R22 R43, S24 S37 (see material safety data sheet)

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Assay % (GC) : _ 95%

Specific gravity (20°C) : 0,955 - 0,975

Refractive index (20°C) : 1,490 - 1,500

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Appearance ⁽¹⁾ : limpid liquid

Colour ⁽¹⁾ : faint yellow to yellow

Flavour and taste : warm, herbaceous, mint, green

Tasting conditions : add 1 gramme of L-carvone to 99 grammes of ethyl alcohol: product A. 0,125 grammes of A product is then diluted with 250 ml of water with sugar.

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PACKAGING AND STORAGE

Packaging : high density polyethylen drums (PEHD)

Storage conditions : keep tightly closed, in a fresh and dry area (+10°C/+20°C), protect from light.

Shelf life : 12 months (in the above mentioned conditions) from the date when

the conformity stamp has been given by our quality department.