Cooling agents

Cooling agents are compounds that, when added to food, drinks, and personal care items, produce a cooling or refreshing sensation. They are frequently employed to improve a product's sensory appeal and can be used to cover offensive tastes and aromas. The food sector employs a variety of chilling techniques, such as: Menthol is a natural sedative made from peppermint oil. It is frequently found in gum, mints, and cough medicine. These all-natural scents, which have a cooling effect, are frequently used in mouthwash, toothpaste, and chewing gum. Synthetic cooling agents are chemical substances created to imitate the cooling effect of natural cooling agents. WS-23, WS-5, and WS-3 are a few examples of typical synthetic cooling agents. A natural astringent that comes from the camphor tree. The use of it in topical ointments and balms is rather frequent. Cooling substances function by activating the receptors in the mouth and throat that sense body temperature. Despite there being no actual cooling, they produce the impression of coolness.