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Mint Herb

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Mint is a culinary herb used for flavoring and garnishing different cuisines. The herb is native to Europe and Asia. Mint is a natural source of menthol, and commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. Varieties of mint like peppermint and spearmint are major essential oils used in flavoring prepared foods.
 
Botanical Name: Mentha
Family Name: Lamiceae
Parts Used: Leaves
 
Popular Types of Mint
  • Japanese Mint (M. arvensis var. Piperescens)
  • Peppermint (M. xpipita)
  • Spearmint (M. spicata)

 

Uses of Mint
A variety of mint is put to a number of uses in flavoring products in different industries. Some of the popular uses are:
 
1.Food
Mint is widely used to flavor food, make chutneys, savoury snacks etc.
 
2.Essential Oil
Oils from a variety of mint are popularly used in food and pharmaceutical industry.
 
3.Beverages
mint extracts are also used to flavor certain soft drinks and cocktails.
  • Tea
  • Toothpaste, powder and mouthwash
  • Confectionery
  • Chewing gum
  • Ice cream

 

4.Medicine
Peppermint is used for curing stomache problems, inhibiting growth of certain bacteria, relaxing muscles etc.
  • Cosmetics
  • Aromatherapy

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