Peppermint contains 40% menthol as opposed to spearmint’s 0.5%. Flavor: Because there is so much less menthol in spearmint, it’s sweeter than peppermint (which has more of a spice or kick to it).

Spearmint has .5% menthol (compared to peppermint's whopping 40%), lending a milder tastes that's even a little sweet. While you can certainly use these two mints interchangeably, they are each ...

An old-fashioned sweet shop owner has revealed the key difference between two popular types of mint sweets - spearmint and peppermint - prompting a debate over which is the tastiest ...

An old-fashioned sweet shop owner has revealed the key difference between two popular types of mint sweets - spearmint and peppermint - prompting a debate over which is the tastiest ...

In fact, peppermint is one of those cross-breeds - a mixture of spearmint and watermint, according to Lydia. She continued: "Believe it or not, lemon balm actually counts as a member of the mint ...

Spearmint, or Mentha spicata, is a common species of mint. Research has suggested many potential health benefits, including pain relief, cognitive improvements, and hormone regulation. However ...

Peppermint is an aromatic plant, a cross between water mint and spearmint. Benefits include helping to manage digestive problems, nausea, headaches, and other health issues. Peppermint is used to ...

Spearmint Rhino, a chain of adult entertainment clubs since 1992 with a Las Vegas location near the Strip, alleges that competitor Peppermint Hippo infringes on the club’s trademark because the ...

Peppermint (mentha piperita), a naturally occurring hybrid of watermint and spearmint, has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries, possibly dating back to ancient Greece.

One study found that peppermint extract protected mice from radiation damage. The findings suggest that the flavonoids found in peppermint could have antioxidant properties that prevent damage that ...