WS-5 Cooling Agent

WS-5 Cooling Agent 10% WS-5 is a high-intensity cooling agent designed to deliver an exceptionally powerful and long-lasting cooling sensation without the taste, aroma, or flavour characteristics of menthol. Recognized as one of the strongest cooling agents available, WS-5 provides a deep, penetrating cooling effect that is primarily perceived on the palate, mouth, and throat, making it ideal for applications requiring maximum freshness and impact. Unlike traditional cooling ingredients, WS-5 offers superior cooling efficiency at very low dosage levels, allowing formulators to achieve intense cooling while preserving the integrity of the intended flavour profile. Its clean sensory character, excellent stability, and prolonged cooling duration make it a preferred choice for premium oral care products, confectionery, beverages, and specialized flavour systems. Key Features: Extremely powerful cooling effect No mint flavour, odour, or bitterness Long-lasting sensory impact Effective at very low inclusion levels Excellent flavour compatibility High thermal and formulation stability Suitable for food, beverage and oral care The WS-series cooling agents are coolants originally developed to provide a cooling sensation without the strong mint flavour and aroma of menthol. The main differences between WS-3, WS-5, WS-12, and WS-23 are their cooling intensity, onset speed, duration, and where the cooling is perceived in the mouth/throat. Property WS-3 WS-5 WS-12 WS-23 Cooling Strength Moderate Very Strong Very Strong Moderate-Strong Onset Medium-fast Fast Very Fast Fastest Duration Long Long Longest Short-Medium Cooling Location Back of mouth & throat Roof of mouth & throat Front of tongue Front of tongue & mouth Flavor Impact Neutral Neutral Neutral Neutral Typical Character Clean cooling Powerful icy blast Sharp, intense freshness Smooth, refreshing chill Quick Selection Guide Desired Effect Recommended Cooling Agent Mild-to-medium long-lasting cooling WS-3 Maximum cooling power WS-5 Strongest freshness with longest duration WS-12 Smooth icy sensation with fast onset WS-23 Relative Cooling Profile Intensity (approximate): WS-5 > WS-12 > WS-3 > WS-23 Duration: WS-12 > WS-5 ≈ WS-3 > WS-23 Front-of-mouth cooling: WS-23 ≈ WS-12 > WS-5 > WS-3 Throat cooling: WS-5 > WS-3 > WS-12 > WS-23