Flavoring toothpaste isn't the same as flavoring food products. Number 1, toothpaste isn't ingested and has different regulations than a food product. Number 2, toothpaste is typically basic and most food products are acidic. Mint oils and especially menthol are extremely stable and hold up well in basic and acidic conditions. Therefore, besides the fact that mint freshens breath, it is a good flavor choice for toothpaste. I imagine, though, that there are some people who want choices and feel like mint toothpaste is too harsh or not pleasant. Recently, Crest complete launched a Citrus Splash flavored toothpaste. It has an aroma reminiscent of St. Joseph's baby aspirin, a creamy sweet orange flavor. Those of us born in the 1960's, … [Read more...]
