Spearmint: Spearmint has a sweet flavor.
Peppermint: Peppermint contains more menthol than spearmint, so peppermint's flavor is more intense.
Look for vibrant green leaves. Avoid brown or wilted leaves.
Rinse under cool stream of water and pat dry. Remove leaves from stem and discard stem. Stack leaves on top of each other and crush, or cut them into strips.
Wrap fresh mint in a moist paper towel, place it in a ziptop plastic bag, and store in the refrigerator. It will keep in this way for serveral days.
Mint can be frozen or dried.
Mint sold in grocery stores is often spearmint.
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Serving Size |
2 tablespoons (3.2g) |
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Nutrients |
Amount |
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Total Calories |
2 |
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Protein |
0g |
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Carbohydrates |
0g |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g |
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Total Fat |
0g |
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Saturated Fat |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
0mg |
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Sodium |
1mg |
Always keep fresh produce away from raw meat and raw meat juices to avoid cross-contamination.
Follow the safe food guidelines for all fresh produce.
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