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phudina in the market

phudina :

Mentha piperita

Substitute:

M. arvensis piperascens is used as a substitute for, or adulterant of, peppermint oil.

Adultrants:

Adulteration Cornmint is cheaper than peppermint as it grows wild and is frequently used to dilute or even be a substitute for the peppermint oil. 

Commercial value:

In 2014, world production of peppermint was 92,296 tonnes, led by Morocco with 92% of the world total reported by FAOSTAT of the United Nations. Argentina accounted for 8% of the world total.

In the United States, Oregon and Washington produce most of the countrys peppermint,[33] the leaves of which are processed for the essential oil to produce flavorings mainly for chewing gum and toothpaste


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