Mint
Mentha viridis
- Name: Mint
- Latin name: Mentha viridis
- Harvest area: Europe
- Harvest period: june - september
- Properties:
- - Source of vitamin B2, potassium, copper and magnésium
- High in vitamins C et B9, iron and manganese
Description:
Originating from Europe, mint it spread to North America, Australia and Japan
In olden days it was cultivated for its medicinal proprieties, the Jews made a sacred drink from it.
Mint is cultivated all over the world.
In France, it is harvested from June to September
There are more than 200 types of mint, but the most known are:
- Green mint which is widely used as an aromatic herb with fruit and vegetables (taboulé, aubergines, tomatoes...).
- Peppermint which is cultivated for pharmaceutical purposes.
It is preferable not to associate mint with other aromas, but it can be delicious with lemon. Gives aroma to vinaigrettes et mayonnaises.
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