Toothpastes caraway

The (/ )-(-)- and (5)-(+)-enantiomers of monoterpene ketone carvone are found in various plants. While (5)-(+)-carvone is the main constituent of the essential oil Carum carvi and Anethum gra-veolens, (/ )-(-)-carvone is found in the oil of Mentha spicata var. crispa (Bornscheuer et ah, 2014 O Neil, 2006). Because of minty odor and taste, large amounts of (/ )-(-)-carvone are frequently added to toothpastes, mouth washes, and chewing gums. (5)-(+)-carvone possesses the typical caraway aroma and is mainly used as a avor compound in food industry. Due to its spasmolytic effect, (5)-(+)-carvone is also used as stomachic and carminative Qager et ah, 2001). After separate topical... 

By far, the most important use of /-carvone is as a spearmint flavor in oral care preparations, such as toothpastes and mouthwashes. Chewing gum is another signihcant use for /-carvone. The essential oils. Carvone can be used to effect in small quantities in perfumery, but this represents a very small fraction of total consumption. 

Used in some carminative, stomachic, and laxative preparations. Caraway oil is widely used in Europe in combination with peppermint oil (see peppermint) and other oils in the treatment of dyspepsia also used as a flavor in pharmaceuticals and as a fragrance component in cosmetic preparations including toothpaste, mouthwash, soaps, creams, lotions, and perfumes, with maximum use level of 0.4% reported in perfumes. 

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