The difference between fake mint and real mint

1. "False mint" - crinkled-leaf mint:

1. Difference in appearance: Spearmint is the most common "fake mint" in our daily life. The biggest difference between mint and spearmint is that mint leaves look more slender. At the same time, because mint does not have as many wrinkles, it also appears more slender.

2. Daily use: Lemongrass originated in Europe but was developed and popularized in China. In China's snack streets, most snacks are added with peppermint. Because of its strong minty flavor, spearmint goes well with meat dishes.

2. "Fake Mint" Green Mint:

1. Difference in appearance: The mint flavor of green mint is quite unique. Because the menthol content of green mint is much lower than that of mint, its mint flavor is not as strong as that of peppermint. Its flavor is more due to carvone, so it smells fresher.

2. Daily use: The essential oil in spearmint can be added to soap. Green mint is not used frequently in the food industry. If it is used, it is mostly related to tea drinking, providing a special flavor for the tea. Moroccan mint tea is the most representative.

3. "Fake mint" peppermint:

1. Appearance difference: Peppermint was once mistakenly thought to be a new species, but it is now generally believed that peppermint is a hybrid of two mints. Compared with mint, it has a light peppery smell, and this special smell makes peppermint the most obvious difference from mint.

2. Daily use: Peppermint has been an important ingredient in Western kitchens since ancient times. Peppermint can be found in ice cream or in pastries because it provides a unique flavor. They are indispensable in the chewing gum and toothpaste we use frequently.

4. Summary:

One thing that is particularly important to note is that mint flowers bloom on both sides of the main branches, rather than gathering in spikes at the top of the main branches. This is the main way to distinguish fake mint from real mint.