Article: ‘Kentucky Colonel’ Spearmint: It’s Not Just About the Juleps: Peppermint vs. Spearmint

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Forum: Article: ‘Kentucky Colonel’ Spearmint: It’s Not Just About the Juleps Replies: 1, Views: 40

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seedpicker_TX
(Taylor) Plano, TX
(Zone 8a)
April 30, 2009
04:55 PM
Post #6485350
The different peppermint taste is all about the menthol:

http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/200...

Thanks for the article, and recipes.

One has two oils, and the other just one, but coudn't find a good reference...
critterologist
Frederick, MD
(Zone 6b)
April 30, 2009
05:55 PM
Post #6485548
Interesting! Thanks for the link. :-)

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