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Traditional Ethnic Uses
Mint jelly served with lamb, sprinkled in peas, or in chocolate desserts. Taste and Aroma
Mint is strong and sweet with a tangy flavor and a cool after taste. History/Region of Origin
Spearmint and peppermint are both native to Asia. Peppermint was used by Egyptians, and spearmint is mentioned in the Bible. Spearmint grew wild in the United States after the 1600s, and peppermint was cultivated commercially before the Civil War. |