Mint
"Aromatic Mentha Herb"
Mint is an aromatic herb from the genus Mentha. The supplied information does not identify a particular species or cultivar.
Also known as
(No data)
Botanical name
Mentha
Product Details
PLU Code
4896
4-digit conventional code
Category
Herbs
Mint › All Sizes
Origin
Unknown
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mint
Mentha includes different kinds of mint, but no specific type is identified here.
Nutrition Information
A verified nutrition profile matching this product identity, edible part and processing form is not established. No other food, species, maturity or processing form is substituted.
Storage & Handling
Commercial storage guidance for chives and mint (peppermint, spearmint). Storage life depends on initial quality, maturity, cultivar and handling; this is not a household shelf-life guarantee.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Humidity
95-100%
Packaging
Breathable packaging or moisture-permeable bags
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Storage Notes: Chives and mint need near-freezing, very humid storage; top icing is sometimes used for mint. Sensitive to ethylene: keep away from ethylene-producing fruit. Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016).
Source: USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (rev. 2016), pp. 485-486.
Applies to: chives and mint (peppermint, spearmint).
Not verified by this source: packaging (retained from earlier enrichment).
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4-digit codes: Conventional produce
93000-94999: Organic form of an assigned 3000-4999 code
83000 series: Future conventional assignments
84000 series: Corresponding future organic assignments
Prefix 8: Has no standalone GMO significance
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