Description
Spearmint is a species of mint that is native to Europe and Middle East Asia, Himalayas, and China.
Spearmint is also known as garden mint or common mint. It is a species of mint that is native to Europe and Asia (Middle East, Himalayas, China, and so on). Due to its wide range of uses, it is grown and cultivated throughout the world, especially in northern and western Africa, North America, South America, as well as various oceanic islands. Spearmint flowers are either pink or white in colour. The spearmint essential oil is a pale yellow to amber colour liquid when it is free of contamination or adulteration.
Common Uses:
Categorized as an essential oil, here are the common non-culinary uses of spearmint oil:
– Spearmint oil is a very popular flavoring agent in chewing gums, toothpastes, confectionery, and even perfumes.
– It is also an integral component of aromatic oils, soaps, shampoos, and creams.
– Spearmint oil finds usage as a fumigant as well. It is an effective insecticide against adult moths and other insects.
Storage Best Practices:
Spearmint oil has to be stored in a cool and dry place and in properly closed containers.
