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Mint leaves
What are mint leaves? About the ingredient mint leaves. Including 667 recipes with mint leaves, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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About
The leaf, fresh or dried, is the culinary source of mint. Fresh mint is usually preferred over dried mint when storage of the mint is not a problem. The leaves have a pleasant warm, fresh, aromatic, sweet flavor with a cool aftertaste.
Mint leaves are used in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, and ice creams. In Middle Eastern cuisine, mint is used on lamb dishes, while in British cuisine and American cuisine, mint sauce andmint jelly are used, respectively.
Mint is a necessary ingredient in Touareg tea, a popular tea in northern African and Arab countries.
Alcoholic drinks sometimes feature mint for flavor or garnish, such as the Mint Julep and the Mojito. Crème de menthe is a mint-flavored liqueurused in drinks such as the grasshopper.
Mint essential oil and menthol are extensively used as flavorings in breath fresheners, drinks, antiseptic mouth rinses, toothpaste, chewing gum,desserts, and candies.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 tbsp (11g)Amount per Serving
Calories 4Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g
0%
Saturated Fat
0.0g
0%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 3mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
0.9g
0%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Sugars
~
Protein
0.4g
Vitamin A 9%
•
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 2%
•
Iron 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Mint leaves are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Mint leaves are a member of the Spices and Herbs USDA nutritional food group.
How much do mint leaves weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 2 tbsp | 11 |
| In Chinese: | 薄荷叶 | |
| British (UK) term: | Mint leaves | |
| en français: | feuilles de menthe | |
| en español: | hojas de menta |
Recipes using mint leaves
There are 666 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about mint | over 12 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | about 8 years ago |
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