Sicilian Mint

The Due Palmenti Farm is located in Pedara, a town situated at the foot of Etna in the Due Palmenti district in the heart of eastern Sicily, a territory rich in great rural traditions handed down through generations, and this is where Sicilian Mint is grown. Sicilian Mint green hills and majestic Etna in the background, the climate here is characterised by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The sandy soil, rich in elements originating from the lava flows that have followed one another over the centuries, is therefore a place suited to hosting a great variety of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for aromatic herbs, which grow vigorous and intensely fragrant as well as rich in aromas and intense, unique flavours. The Farm supports sustainable agriculture with a low environmental impact, with the precise goal of obtaining genuine products that enhance the typical character of the territory and local traditions, while at the same time achieving the highest quality standards. Here, seasonings and aromatic herbs are grown for every recipe and every moment of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, main courses and desserts, always seeking to combine tradition and innovation. Grown under the Sicilian sun, our aromatic herbs give fragrance and flavour and release intense scents and aromas, making your dishes truly unique. Available both in the dispenser format with a double-opening snap cap that dispenses the right amount while preserving freshness, and in the practical freshness-sealing zip bag that keeps the aromas unchanged for a long time, just as if freshly picked.

product card: Sicilian Mint

From the Greek âmínthèâ = mint. A name linked to the legend of Mintha, a nymph loved by Hades, the God of the Underworld. Out of jealousy, Hades' wife, Persephone, transformed Mintha into a plant that was at first insignificant, but moved by compassion, she gave it the beloved aroma that we all know today. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with a colour between green and purple. The flowers range from violet to white, and its scent is intense and distinctive. It is found in meadows, along paths and by streams. The leaves and flowers are harvested between June and September. In the kitchen it adds a fresh, aromatic note, perfect for tea and herbal teas and infusions. Fish and meat dishes. Seafood risottos and salads. Fruit salads and fruit platters. Well known for its properties and used since ancient times. It is rich in menthol and is credited with anaesthetic, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic and carminative properties. It is useful for treating colds and coughs; it aids digestion.