Mint

Mint generally refers to plants belonging to Lamiaceae, or the mint family, and their characteristic flavors. This topic addresses the many types (i.e., peppermint, spearmint, apple mint, basil mint, pineapple mint, wintergreen, etc.) of mints, applications of mint ingredients (i.e., chewing gum, candy, breath mints, beverages, tea, baking and more), current research, market trends and new mint ingredients used in food and beverage product formulation.

New Approaches to School Foodservice

School-foodservice directors have begun rising to the task of crafting menus that deliver on-trend culinary merit and strong nutritional rubrics, all while staying within notoriously tight budgets. ...More
February 15, 2012
Posted in Articles, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Wild Flavors Acquires A.M. Todd Mint Business

WILD Flavors acquired the natural mint business of A.M. Todd. ...More
November 2, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
WILD Flavors Acquires A.M. Todd

WILD Flavors GmbH announced the acquisition of certain assets of the A.M. Todd Group, Inc., a provider of mint flavors and ingredients. ...More
September 12, 2011
Posted in News, Bakery / Cereal, Flavor
Peppermint Soothes IBS Symptoms

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found peppermint may activate an anti-pain channel in the colon, reducing inflammatory pain activated by fatty and spicy foods. The findings may be lead to new treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). ...More
April 19, 2011
Posted in News, Flavor, Nutraceuticals
Matching Sauces and Meats—From Foundations to Flair

From chermoula to barbecue, the sauce can make or break a meal. That’s why it’s important to understand the fundamentals when it comes to flavorful meat pairings, while not being afraid to go out on the occasional limb. ...More
March 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Balancing Heat and Flavor

Pungent chiles, ginger, horseradish, wasabi, mustard and peppercorns can star in foods or serve a key supporting role, complementing or contrasting with other ingredients. ...More
January 24, 2011
Posted in Articles, Dressing / Marinades, Flavor, Sauces / Gravies / Soup
Fresh Greens Recall Expanded Over Salmonella Fears

J & D Produce Inc., an Edinburg, Texas, firm, is expanding its recall of certain Little Bear brand fresh greens in the United States and Canada because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Dec. 29. ...More
December 29, 2010
Posted in News
Compound in Carrots, Peppers Increases Brain Health

Individuals who eat more foods containing the plant compound luteolin may reduce the risk of age-related inflammation in the brain and related memory deficits, according to new study published in the Journal of Nutrition that found luteolin inhibits the release of ...More
October 15, 2010
Posted in News, Nutraceuticals
Grown-up Confections

Candy isn’t just for kids. But when designing adult-oriented sweets, a distinct set of parameters should guide R&D. ...More
August 23, 2010
Posted in Articles, Colors, Flavor
Spearmint FTNF Distillate

Treatt USA released Spearmint Treattarome™ 9764, delivering fresh, leafy green flavors and Mojito-like topnotes. ...More
July 30, 2010
Posted in News, Flavor