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Common mint is grown for its aromatic and flavorful leaves. The oval serrated leaves are indented with veins and come to a point. They impart a fresh clean scent and a strong mint flavor with sweet overtones.
Mint tops are available year-round.
Mint is the most common mint of the Mentha genus. It is also known as garden mint. Its genera covers the most aromatic herbs and flowering plants that also happen to have an abundance of culinary purposes.
Mint tops should be used as an addition to salads, beverages, desserts or as a garnish to both sweet and savory dishes. Mint bruises easily; it is recommended to tear the leaves gently instead. Keep mint cool and dry until ready to use.
Mint is primarily cultivated for its menthol, which is used in food, cosmetics, hygienics and medicine. Its oils are extracted through distillation to make a myriad of things, including toothpaste, candy, chewing gum and therapeutic compounds.
There are two significant mint species, Mentha spicata L. (spearmint) and Mentha piperita L. (peppermint). These are the most widely used mints throughout the world.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Description/Taste
Common mint is grown for its aromatic and flavorful leaves. The oval serrated leaves are indented with veins and come to a point. They impart a fresh clean scent and a strong mint flavor with sweet overtones.
Seasons/Availability
Mint tops are available year-round.
Current Facts
Mint is the most common mint of the Mentha genus. It is also known as garden mint. Its genera covers the most aromatic herbs and flowering plants that also happen to have an abundance of culinary purposes.
Applications
Mint tops should be used as an addition to salads, beverages, desserts or as a garnish to both sweet and savory dishes. Mint bruises easily; it is recommended to tear the leaves gently instead. Keep mint cool and dry until ready to use.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Mint is primarily cultivated for its menthol, which is used in food, cosmetics, hygienics and medicine. Its oils are extracted through distillation to make a myriad of things, including toothpaste, candy, chewing gum and therapeutic compounds.
Geography/History
There are two significant mint species, Mentha spicata L. (spearmint) and Mentha piperita L. (peppermint). These are the most widely used mints throughout the world.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Hotel Del ENO Produce | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 858-531-8677 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| My Yard Live | San Marcos CA | 619-339-1686 |
| Fleming's Steakhouse La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-535-0078 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | 541-450-2402 |
