Fine Peppermint Gum - 250g

The leaves of the peppermint gum contain antioxidants and its aromatic menthol properties may help as a decongestant, an anaesthetic, a cough suppressant and expectorant, and is even used to fight bad breath.

Peppermint gum helps with indigestion, calming the digestive tract, and alleviating gas and cramps.
Peppermint gum helps calm the nervous system, relieving stress and anxiety, and promotes restful sleep.

Eucalyptol, the essential oil present in the peppermint gum leaves, is known for its antibacterial properties and has high anti-inflammatory, analgesic, aromatic and antiseptic qualities. Indigenous Australian used eucalyptus as a natural remedy against wounds, infections, aches and colds.

Traditionally used as tonics for gastro-intestinal symptoms, the gum can be mixed with water and taken internally to calm the stomach. It’s also used as a health tonic.
Indigenous Australians also used the leaves to make tea to treat fevers.

Its strong sweet, mint flavour makes it the perfect feature flavour in desserts, cakes and savoury dishes, as well as sauces, pastries and biscuits. A little goes a long way with this robust herb, so it is recommended to start with a small amount, and add more according to the desired flavour. Try adding it to salad dressings and marinades, jams and preserves, and glazes and syrups. It also adds a wonderful flavour to poultry stuffing and meat-based dishes.

Use peppermint gum to flavour soups, as we have done with our Creamy Pea and Mint Soup, to create an intense flavoured mint sauce or to create a minted yoghurt dressing for Indian curries. It also pairs well with cream-based desserts, chocolate, ice cream and sorbet, and complements a variety of fruit such as apple, pear, citrus, mango and pineapple.

Peppermint gum lifts the profile of alcoholic beverages such as gin, vodka, white rum, Cointreau and tequila. It adds a refreshing minty taste to soda, tonic, mineral waters and lemonade.