About
Peppermint is a hybrid species of mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. It is occasionally found in the wild with its parent species.
Aroma profile
Derived from this ingredient’s flavor compounds
green×22
herbaceous×18
herbal×17
sharp×18
aromatic×16
floral×16
spicy×12
grassy×11
Taste profile
Derived from this ingredient's compounds · measured taste classes
bittersweetsour
Composition
60 compounds identified — cross-referenced scientific databases
(-)-Carvone(-)-Epigallocatechin gallate(-)-limonene(-)-linalool(-)-menthone(+)-alpha-pinene(+)-alpha-Terpineol(+)-carvone(+)-delta-Cadinene(+)-isomintlactone(+)-limonene(+)-menthofuran(+)-Neomenthol(+)-pulegone(1aR,4S,4aS,7R,7aS)-1,1,4,7-tetramethyl-2,3,4a,5,6,7,7a,7b-octahydro-1aH-cyclopropa[e]azulen-4-ol(E)-gamma-Bisabolene
Molecular affinity
Pairs well with — ingredients that share aroma compounds
Commonly combined
Frequently used together in real recipes — ranked by how specifically these ingredients appear together
Research Evidence
Multi-source verifiedVerification: Independently verified
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