Calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate values for Peppermint.
Calories
There are 2.2 calories in Peppermint.
2
Total Fat 0 grams
Saturated Fat 0 grams
Cholesterol 0 milligrams
Sodium 1 milligrams
Potassium 18 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates 0.5 grams
Dietary Fiber 0.3 grams
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Is peppermint same as mint?
The main difference between mint and peppermint is that peppermint has the strongest flavour when compared to other members of the mint family. Mint refers to aromatic herbs produced by the species of the mint plant (Mentha). Peppermint is one such species.
What is peppermint good for?
Peppermint oil is promoted for topical use (applied to the skin) for problems like headache, muscle aches, joint pain, and itching. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil is promoted for treating coughs and colds, reducing pain, improving mental function, and reducing stress.
Is peppermint a herb?
peppermint, (Mentha ×piperita), strongly aromatic perennial herb of the mint family (Lamiaceae). Peppermint has a strong sweetish odour and a warm pungent taste with a cooling aftertaste.
What is peppermint made of?
Peppermint is created by the blend of water-mint and spearmint leaves. The hybrid herb has a smooth stem, fibrous roots, dark green leaves and purple-coloured flowers. Peppermint’s flavour is similar to spearmint, but due to higher concentration of menthol, flavour of peppermint is more pronounced.
Is menthol and peppermint the same?
Peppermint is the type of mint with a higher concentration of menthol while menthol is used as a flavor in food and medicine.
Why is it called peppermint?
The name peppermint is from the species name piperita meaning “peppery,” which distinguishes peppermint from other forms of mint.
What is the common name of peppermint?
Mentha piperita (Peppermint)
What’s another word for peppermint?
In this page you can discover 19 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for peppermint, like: red-gum, menthol, peppermint gum, Eucalyptus amygdalina, bergamot, palmarosa, liquorice, jojoba, eucalyptus oil, patchouli and calendula.