Tag: Flavoring agent

Methyl salicylate, commonly known as wintergreen oil, is found in a wide variety of household products, serving both as a powerful topical analgesic and a characteristic flavoring agent. Its distinct minty scent makes it a recognizable ingredient in everything from muscle rubs to candies and mouthwashes.

Despite its misleading name—originating from a historical trade route through Peruvian ports—balsam of Peru is a fragrant, oily resin primarily harvested from the Myroxylon tree in El Salvador. What is balsam of Peru used for? It has a rich history of use in medicinal, commercial, and traditional applications due to its complex chemical makeup and aromatic properties.