Costs per use were generally low for all menthol sources, but menthol crystals can be dried and reused. Thus, peppermint oil, peppermint extract, and Altoids® mints can all be useful substitutes when menthol crystals are unavailable, but menthol crystals remain the best choice when relaxing ascidians for preservation.
What can I use instead of menthol crystals?
Costs per use were generally low for all menthol sources, but menthol crystals can be dried and reused. Thus, peppermint oil, peppermint extract, and Altoids® mints can all be useful substitutes when menthol crystals are unavailable, but menthol crystals remain the best choice when relaxing ascidians for preservation.
How do you make homemade menthol crystals?
- Gently heat the coconut oil to melt it.
- Optional Add butter and/or beeswax and stir until the mixture is melted and combined.
- Slightly cool down You don’t want to add oil to be hot during any preparation work.
- Stir in the menthol crystals and other required oils.
