Spearmint
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Spearmint is a flavoring — Essential volatile oil from Mentha spicata
Also: Garden Mint, Green Mint
What it does
Essential volatile oil from Mentha spicata
Where you'll see it
beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, condiments
What the research says
May cause allergic reactions such as skin rash
Benefits
Used to break up intestinal gas
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): used in spearmint flavoring for beverages, meats, and condiments; may cause allergic reactions