Peppermint is a plant that has been used as a herb for hundreds of years. Hard candies were first made in the 17th century and peppermint was used as a flavoring.
York, Pennsylvania
no
It is made in Finland.
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spearmint because it is made with a very minty and flavor lasting plant and peppermint is not
Peppermint candy is made of mostly sugar and oil. Sugar dissolves in water, especially hot.
Unfortunately they are made in Mexico. It is stated on the packaging.
Yes, they are peppermint is related to the catnip family. My cat loves peppermint altoids. Just like catnip though, you want to watch that you don't feed your kitty an OD. Keep the quantities smallish, maybe a quarter to a half mint
No, they are made from sugar, syrup, and peppermint.
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No, candy canes are made from peppermint, sugar, and corn syrup.
First recorded cultivation is in Mitcham, England in 1750.