Organic
Mint
"Cooling fresh flavor"
Fresh mint is a popular herb used in many culinary, medicinal, and cultural applications due to its cooling and aromatic properties.
Also known as
Garden mint, Peppermint, Spearmint, Bergamot mint
Botanical name
Mentha
Product Details
PLU Code
94896
5-digit code
Category
Herbs
Mint › All Sizes
Origin
Native to Europe and the Middle East, with large commercial production areas in United States, Mexico and India.
Temperature
0°C (32°F)
Shelf Life
2-3 weeks
Status
Approved
About Mint
Consists of over 600 varieties, but peppermint and spearmint are the most common. Used fresh or dried in a variety of applications such as tea, cocktails, salads and desserts.
Nutrition Information
Mint is low in calories and rich in nutrients. Here are the nutrition facts for mint.
Per 100 grams of fresh mint, the nutrition facts are as follows.
Energy 70 kilojoules,
Carbohydrates 6 grams,
Dietary fiber 2 grams,
Protein 3 grams,
Fat 0 grams,
Sodium 6 milligrams,
Potassium 169 milligrams,
Vitamin A 2 milligrams,
Vitamin C 31 milligrams,
Calcium 85 milligrams,
Iron 1.6 milligrams, and
Vitamin K 164 micrograms
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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