Mint
Cool Essence. Herbal Freshness
Didwaniya Group offers naturally dried mint leaves known for their refreshing aroma, cooling flavor, and vibrant green appearance. Sourced from select farms and processed under hygienic conditions, our mint is ideal for culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications, catering to global markets that value purity and herbal excellence.
Mint is a perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, widely recognized for its invigorating aroma and cooling sensation. The dried leaves of mint are green, crinkled, and intensely fragrant, releasing a menthol-rich freshness that stimulates the senses. Containing active compounds like menthol and menthone, mint is highly valued not only in culinary traditions but also in herbal medicine and aromatherapy.
Grown extensively in India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, mint thrives in moist, well-drained soil and temperate climates. India is among the world’s leading producers and exporters of mint and mint-derived products, supplying various forms like dried leaves, mint oil, and menthol crystals to global markets.
Characteristics
Taste: Cool, crisp, and slightly sweet with a mentholic finish
Appearance (Structure): Crinkled, dried leaves or flakes; deep to pale green in color depending on drying method
Smell: Strong, minty, and menthol-rich aroma with a cooling effect
Mass fraction of moisture, %, not more than: 10.0
Mass fraction of essential oil, %, not less than: 0.5 (for dried leaves)
Color: Vivid green to slightly brownish green, depending on quality and drying conditions
Application
Mint leaves are incredibly versatile in both food and non-food sectors. In the culinary world, dried mint is used to flavor chutneys, raitas, teas, marinades, biryanis, and sauces. It’s an essential ingredient in Middle Eastern dishes such as tabbouleh and also popular in herbal teas for its soothing, cooling properties. Medicinally, mint is valued for its digestive benefits and is used in Ayurvedic and Unani systems to relieve indigestion, nausea, and respiratory issues. Beyond consumption, mint finds use in personal care products, oral hygiene items, and aromatherapy for its refreshing and antimicrobial properties.
Storage Condition
Store in dry, clean, well-ventilated warehouses, free from pests. Recommended relative humidity: not more than 75%, and temperature: not more than 20°C. Protect from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve aroma and color.