Disclosed here is a composition containing
menthol and
menthyl lactate, and its preparation method and its applications as a cooling agent and a flavoring agent.The present invention provides a composition characterized in that it comprises
menthol and
menthyl lactate in a ratio by weight in the range of 1:4˜4:1 and the corresponding
crystallization point is below
room temperature of 25° C. Such composition has the advantages of being liquid at
room temperature; easy to use as a cooling agent or a flavoring agent; no need to use heat to melt
menthol and
menthyl lactate, which not only saves time, money and heating equipment, but also simplifies manufacturing process and can be used in cold processes at
room temperature. The composition can be used as a cooling and / or flavoring agent and / or a
fragrance ingredient in
toothpaste, mouthwash, fragrance, cleansers,
shaving cream, after shave products;
shampoo,
deodorant, antiperspirant, bath products, drinks, confectionary products, tobacco, pharmaceutical, foods, flavoring and fragrance products.