Term Name:	mandelate biosynthetic process
Synonyms:	mandelate anabolism, mandelate biosynthesis, mandelate formation, mandelate synthesis
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of mandelate, the anion of mandelic acid. Mandelic acid (alpha-hydroxybenzeneacetic acid) is an 8-carbon alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is used in organic chemistry and as a urinary antiseptic.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046236]    QuickGO    AmiGO