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Fine Peppermint Gum - 250g

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$55.00
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$55.00
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With a strong, sweet mint aroma and taste, peppermint gum leaves have been used in Australia for centuries as a flavouring and also for their fragrant smell. The minty fresh leaves are said to improve concentration, enhance liver function, and calm the digestive system. Aboriginal Australians also used the leaves to make a tea to treat fevers.
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Native to south-eastern Australia, peppermint gum grows to about 30 metres and has peppermint flavoured leaves which are glossy grey to grey brown. Indigenous peoples used peppermint gum as tonics for gastro-intestinal symptoms, the gum when mixed with water was taken internally to calm the stomach and used as a health tonic. It can be used as an anaesthetic and a cough suppressant, as a decongestant and expectorant and even to fight bad breath. Eucalyptol, the essential oil present in the leaves, has also been used as an antiseptic, to treat parasitic worms and even to reduce blood pressure. The oil within the leaves also makes a beautifully aromatic essential oil. The dried leaves can be used in baking and desserts as well as in meat dishes, pies and sauces, and more recently as a flavouring in gin.

INGREDIENTS

100% Dried Peppermint Gum

NUTRITION

100% natural
No preservatives, artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours
Gluten free, dairy free and no added sugar
Source of fibre
Vegan

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Fine Peppermint Gum - 250g
Fine Peppermint Gum - 250g
Fine Peppermint Gum - 250g

Provenance

The peppermint gum (also known as Eucalyptus Radiata) is commonly found in south-eastern parts of Australia and grows to about 30 metres in height.

Indigenous Australians used peppermint gum as a tonic for gastro-intestinal symptoms. When mixed with water, the gum was taken internally to calm the stomach and used as a health tonic. The leaves were also used to make tea to treat fevers.

Health Benefits

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.

Taste & Smell

Flavour:
A strong, fresh peppermint flavour with earthy, botanical eucalyptus notes.

Palate:
Strong minty overtones with refreshing botanical eucalyptus notes.

Aroma:
A strong, refreshing aroma of peppermint with sweet, earthy eucalyptus notes.

Food Uses

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.

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