Talk:Mint (candy)

Proposed Merge of Mint Imperial into Mint (Candy)
If Mint Imperial were not such a new article I would have been bold and done the merge. With that in mind, "Mint Imperial" is incapable of being anything other than a dicdef and already has an entry in the Wiktionary. It should be deleted and redirected here. Agent 86 22:21, 7 June 2006 (UTC)

I don't agree that it should be merged. To many people around the world, candy refers to something different. I also intend to add some information about the history of the mint imperial - which is a very well known sweet in the UK, with a long history. Rob cowie 19:55, 16 June 2006 (UTC)
 * Fair enough. If you can make it work, more power to you. However, until that happens, I suggest leaving the "merge" template in place.


 * Do bear in mind that we in the colonies are not exactly unaware of these candies! Agent 86 20:11, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

Mint imperial v scotch mint
Is there a national distinction here? I'm in England, and can't remember ever seeing "scotch mint" used. Always, always "mint imperials" - and they're a fave of mine, so I have some idea what I'm saying! 86.132.138.159 (talk) 00:49, 28 December 2008 (UTC)


 * Not only that, but I think that there's some confusion with another type of mint. I think that the article writer is confused.


 * I think mint imperials shouldn't be bundled in with 'scotch mints' (whatever they are) as mint imperials do NOT have a chewy centre. They're well known for being hard the way through, like boiled sweets.


 * I'm tempted to make an edit clarifying that.77.107.172.208 (talk) 02:20, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * "Scotch mints" are common in Canada. However, the grocery store brands I buy are mild peppermint, not gingermint or spearmint. D Anthony Patriarche (talk) 08:31, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

Possible citation for mint gum as a memory aid
Title: Chewing gum and context-dependent memory: The independent roles of chewing gum and mint flavour Source: British Journal of Psychology [0007-1269] Johnson yr.2008 vol.99 pg.293 -306

date of invention
I depend on Wikipedia for for all sorts of trivial information. I'm working on a screenplay, and need to know whether "after-dinner mints" (or their rough equivalent) existed in 1889. WilliamSommerwerck (talk) 14:08, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

re: Mint Imperial description
Mint Imperials don't have a soft or chewy centre. The centre is crumbly. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.98.247.231 (talk) 15:51, 12 March 2011 (UTC)

I suggest another Wikipedian find a suitable alternative to "discoid". It isn't exactly elegant. --83.183.127.178 (talk) 20:00, 9 October 2011 (UTC)

Good source
czar 16:31, 21 December 2015 (UTC)
 * http://www.vox.com/2014/12/1/7309499/mint-fresh-breath

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English Mints
In Canada, at least, a common form of mint candy is "English Mints". They are round & flat top & bottom, with a fairly strong peppermint flavour, and a slightly grainy texture. What are they called elsewhere? D Anthony Patriarche (talk) 08:35, 28 March 2018 (UTC)

Mint (confectionery)
This article should be renamed from mint(candy) to mint (confectionary) or mint(confection) as candy is not a term used in many countries and confectionary is a term that is more over arcing than candy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Chocolateediter (talk • contribs) 19:37, 16 April 2018 (UTC)