What is a substitution for mint?

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What is a substitution for mint?
There really isn't a reliable substitution that can give you the flavor of mint without mint, unless you have some access to menthol, which is the primary flavoring agent in mint that creates its unique flavor.



Try finding the exact type of mint that you are using in some other form. If the recipe calls for simply mint, then it is probably talking about spearmint, which is the mint most often available in dried form in your local supermarket’s spice aisle. I’m not a big fan of substitutions here (or anywhere) in recipes, but you might be able to make something work. Just remember that dried mint will be CONSIDERABLY weaker in flavor than fresh mint, so you’ll need to adjust the recipe somewhat. You also want to make certain that you incorporate your mint well in its different form, as mint (especially the dried flakes) can become chewy when moistened and can ruin the texture of some recipes. You could also try essences or extracts if you have them, as long as you stick with spearmint.



Try to avoid using other forms of mint, such as peppermint or wintergreen, as their flavors are somewhat different and can lead to a bad taste in your recipe. Peppermint and wintergreen have specific uses in cooking that can take advantage of their stronger “bite” or astringency if you will. Their flavors are best suited to candies and as flavors in other non-food items, such as toothpaste.
Reply:depends on the other flavors that you're using. If there aren't any other flavors, then you can substitute any flavor at all that you like ... But, if you mean a substitute that TASTES like mint, then peppermint or spearment extracts would work