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Mints
Cool and sharply minty, ranging from mild to intensely strong depending on the brand and format.
Lens analyzedMints are small, mint-flavored candies, either hard and dissolvable or soft and chewy, commonly used as a breath freshener after meals. They're sold loose in tins or bags, or individually wrapped.
Where it comes from
Mint-flavored candies have been made for centuries using peppermint or spearmint extract, and small, portable breath mints became a distinct grocery and convenience-store category as breath-freshening products grew popular through the 20th century.
Buying it
Check whether a tin or bag is hard candy, chewy, or a dissolving powder-style mint, since texture and intensity vary by format.
Storing it
Store mints in a cool, dry place in their sealed container; heat and humidity can cause hard mints to become sticky or cloudy.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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