![]() I used to buy them a lot when I was a teen and when I was in college, I think because it was a dirt-cheap candy, usually less than a dollar a pound. They’re supposedly available in rolls, but I only ever see them in bulk bins or in these types of bags. The only problem I can think of with wintergreen is that it doesn’t really go well with coffee.Ĭanada Mints come in a peppermint version in white as well (and supposedly a spearmint version that I haven’t found in years). I pretty much love these and don’t care of someone thinks that I’ve been rubbing muscle-soothing balms into my muscles (but my pink tongue is probably a dead giveaway that it’s candy related). (There’s also a slight and quick-to-dissipate bitter aftertaste, but I chalk that up to the presence of Red #40.) I prefer the texture of these to something like the LifeSavers Wint-O-Green (but there’s no spark-making with these). They’re crumbly, not too sweet and have a pretty intense wintergreen flavor, so much that it makes my mouth a little numb. The texture of the tablet is a little softer than a conversation heart. They’re a bit more intense than Necco wafers. They’re a simple candy, just a firm sugar-based dough with some gums & gelatin in there to hold it all together in a firm chalky tablet.Ĭanada Mints are made by Necco, who makes another slightly different version of these called Necco Wafers in different flavors (the only real difference in the ingredients is some dextrose and glycerine). So even if you enjoy the flavor, other people associate it with those things and when they smell it they ask if you have sore muscles or a queasy stomach.Ĭanada Wintergreen are built on the flavor and don’t seem to have suffered for it. It’s also a flavor found in Root Beer and Birch Beer, two other uniquely North American flavors.įor many of us Wintergreen is associated with things like Pepto Bismol, Icy Hot or Ben Gay. (Still, I characterize it as a mint flavor, because it reminds me tooth powder - yes, I’m old enough to remember tooth powder.) It’s a flavor that’s more popular in North American than the rest of the planet. Wintergreen is sometimes called Winter Mint, but isn’t really a mint (in the sense that it’s derived from a mint plant), but it still falls into the “aromatics” of flavors. It’s also found in the North American teaberry and birch bark. Wintergreen is a natural flavor derived from a few sources, one of them being the Wintergreen plant. What’s more, 70% of the world’s spearmint and peppermint is produced in the United States! Interesting stuff.Wintergreen is one of those flavors that has been ruined for some by its use in medicines and salves. So, why not check out the range now? You might just be surprised at the limitless goodies that you find on offer!ĭid you know mint gets its name from a Greek mythical character called ‘Menthe’? Another interesting fact is that there are more than 30 different varieties of mint around the globe. From the ever-popular butter mints to well-known brand names, such as Andes Mints and Starlight Mints, there’s something to suit each taste out there. At Candy Warehouse, we have the yummiest candy treats you’ve been looking for. Each time you pop one of the pellets into your mouth, you will experience a fragrant and fresh taste like nothing else in the world. Plus, as a real bonus, they are simply delicious too! Whether you’re in need of an after-dinner treat or like to carry around mint gum, we’ve got everything that you could possibly want. ![]() If you’re looking for a little pick-me-up or something to freshen up your breath, eating these products is always a smart move. Ready to freshen up with some delectable minty candy? Nothing quite beats the revitalizing taste of these remarkable sweets. The pellets are now extremely popular worldwide. During the 1950s, the trend made it over to America with the treats being used as a way to freshen breath. It wasn’t until years and years later during the reign of King George III that the Victorians created the first commercial candy made out of peppermint oils. The pellet-style refresher is thought to have been a combination of myrrh, cinnamon, frankincense, and honey. Thousands of years ago, civilization invented the first ever breath mint. Believe it or not, the history of mints dates all the way back to Ancient Egypt.
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