Vanilla legend and aromatic chemist Ray Lochhead created dozens of flavorings, sourced from quality ingredients and perfected in family tastings. Cook's handcrafted extracts showcase our history and innovation. Organic. Cool. Fresh. Bold. A superb triple-distilled extract of organic pure peppermint grown in Washington. Clean and crisp. Outstanding in ice creams, candies, icings, cookies and beverages. Pure pleasure. For home cooking and baking, use 1-2 teaspoons. For industrial applications, use 2 to 4 ounces per 5 gallons (40 pounds) of mix. Store in a cool, dry, dark container away from sunlight. This product is extremely shelf-stable and lasts for years. For FDA and trace-ability purposes, however, shelf life is stated as 1095 days from manufacture date. Manufacture date is listed as UDC.