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A mint is a Candy characterized by the presence of mint flavoring, whether it be Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, Wintergreen , or another natural or artificial source.


HARD MINTS

Mints are usually hard or brittle. Hard mints, often called breath mints, are popular as breath fresheners--after a meal, a Cigarette , smoking Marijuana , or having an Alcoholic drink, etc.--since the smell of mint oil is quite strong and feels clean and cool to the mouth.


SOFT MINTS

Dinner mints, also called '''butter mints''', are soft candies with a higher butter content, that melt in one's mouth. Candy Cane s are a type of mint particular to Christmas , or more generally the holiday season, with a distinctive shepherd's crook shape. Some mints include Mentos and Altoids .


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