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Abstract Mint belongs to the Labiatae family Genus Mentha which includes 25 to 30 species that grow in the temperate regions of Eurasia, Australia and South Africa (Douhan and Johnson, 2001). Two types of mint (spearmint and peppermint) were used in this study. Spearmint (Mentha spicata or Mentha viridis) is known as garden or common mint is the most associated with using fresh or dried in cooking. It has an aromatic and fresh bouquet and is widely used in many European based and North African cuisines. |