(1) China's Hygienic Standard for the Use of Food Additives (GB2760-86) stipulates that it can be used in a proper amount in various food flavors according to production needs.
(2) Practical reference: Menthol is a kind of spice with wide use and large dosage. It can be directly used in medicines, toothpaste, mouthwash and other sanitary products, food, tobacco and other products, and can also be used to prepare various food flavors and a small amount of cream, sugar and fruit flavors. Used in mint essence to increase the cold feeling. Menthol is often mixed with fennel oil or fennel for licorice essence, and is also often mixed with fruit essence such as lemon and sweet orange to synthesize compound essence. It is used for products that need cooling effect but are not typical mint flavor. It is used in mint and spearmint gum to enhance the refreshing feeling. The maximum dosage in the final food is 35 ~ 400 mg/kg; Gum sugar can be as high as1000 ~1200mg/kg; Candy, 400 mg/kg; Beverage, 35 mg/kg; Ice cream, 68mg/kg.