Q&A for How to Extract Mint Oils from Leaves

Check out How to Extract Flavor and use the ingredients listed for mint extract when following the article's instructions. Using vegetable glycerin is a common solution for those who cannot or don't wish to use alcohol to extract plant oils.

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It involves chemistry; however, you may be able to yield oil from a steam distillation. I am unsure if Basil's oil compounds are soluble in common steam distillation techniques, you may need to use an acid, 98% ethyl alcohol, distilled/osmosis water. It also may need a vacuum chamber to lower boiling points so that the compounds aren't burnt in the process.

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According to the article, stems may be included. Everything is strained through a filter prior to use.

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Yes, you can. Mint leaves can be used for mint tea just by boiling them, dry or fresh. It can also be sprinkled on soups and yogurt.

Vegetable glycerin is an odourless and sweet testing liquid derived from vegetable fat.