Purity Grade | Food manufacturing, pharmaceuticals | Industry: 95% purity (FDA min) Base: 98% (ISO 2171) Advanced: 99.5% (USP Grade ▲▲) | ▲▲ Advanced meets premium pharma standards; Base exceeds FDA requirements. | Advanced version incurs higher production costs due to stricter filtration. |
Extraction Method | Large-scale production, high-yield needs | Industry: Steam distillation (70% yield) Base: Solvent extraction (90% ASTM E1685) Advanced: CO₂ extraction (95% ▲▲) | ▲▲ Advanced minimizes solvent residues; Base reduces raw material waste. | CO₂ extraction requires specialized equipment (higher upfront costs). |
Particle Size | Beverage flavoring, dietary supplements | Industry: 150–200 µm Base: 80–120 µm ▲ Advanced: 50–80 µm ▲▲ (ISO 13320) | ▲▲ Advanced dissolves 40% faster in liquids; Base improves texture in baked goods. | Finer Advanced powder may require anti-caking agents (adds cost). |
Packaging | Bulk storage, export logistics | Industry: 200L drums (UN certified) Base: Same Advanced: Nitrogen-flushed drums (ISO 15193 ▲) | ▲ Advanced extends shelf life to 24 months (vs 12 months for Base/Industry). | Nitrogen-flushed drums cost 30% more than standard drums. |
Harvest Season | Consistent flavor, premium quality | Industry: Year-round harvest Base: Summer harvest (ASTM E2020) Advanced: Summer + controlled drying ▲ | ▲ Advanced retains 25% more mint oil content (critical for potency). | Seasonal dependency may lead to supply chain delays. |
Application Suitability | Diverse industries (food, cosmetics) | Industry: Food only Base: Food + cosmetics Advanced: Food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals ▲▲ | ▲▲ Advanced opens pharma markets (e.g., supplements); Base suits premium skincare. | Requires additional certifications for non-food applications (e.g., FDA/IFRA). |