L'Company Due Palmenti it is found at Pedara, country located at slopes of Etna in contrada Due millstones in the heart of Eastern Sicily an area rich in great rural traditions that have been handed down for generations, this is where the Sicilian Mint.
Sicilian mint
green hills and theEtna majestic in the background, the climate here is characterized by mild winters and hot, sunny summers. The sandy soil is rich in elements that originate from the lava flows that have alternated over the centuries, a place therefore suited to host a large quantity of native and local crops. Here the habitat is ideal for herbs which grow vigorously and intensely scented as well as rich in aromas and intense and unique flavors.
The company supports asustainable agriculture to low environmental impact with the precise aim of obtaining genuine products that value the typicality of territory and local traditions and at the same time achieve the highest quality standards. Here they grow seasonings and flavourings for all recipes and for all moments of the day. From breakfast products to first courses, second courses and desserts, trying to combine tradition and innovation.
Grown under the Sicilian sun, our herbs they donate fragrances and flavors and release intense odors and aromas, thus making your dishes unique.
Available both in the dispenser format with a double snap-open cap that doses and at the same time preserves freshness, and in the practical freshness-saving zip bag that keeps the aromas unchanged for a long time as if they were just picked.
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From the Greek “mint”= mint. A name related to the Legend of Mintha, a nymph loved by Hades, God of the Underworld. out of jealousy, Hades' wife, Persephone, transformed Minthain a herb at first insignificant, but moved by compassion he gave it thebeloved aroma that we all know today. It is a perennial herbaceous plant, with a color between green and purple. The flowers range from violet to white and its scent is intense and characteristic. It is found in meadows, along paths and at the edge of streams. The leaves and flowers are collected between June and September.
In the kitchen it adds a fresh and aromatic note, perfect for tea and herbal teas and infusions. Fish and meat dishes. risottos sea and salads. Fruit salads and for fruit slices.
Well known for its properties and used since ancient times. It is rich in menthol and it is attributed with anaesthetic properties, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative. It is useful for treating cold and the cough; aids digestion.
