Spice guide / Dried mint
What is Dried mint?
Dried mint for raita, chaat, and some rice dishes.
Short answer: Dried mint (Hindi: पुदीना) is Mentha spp.. Cool, menthol. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Dried mint |
|---|---|
| Hindi | पुदीना |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Mentha spp. |
| Family | — |
| Origin | India |
| Main producing regions | Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan |
| Flavour | Cool, menthol |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | leaves |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Dried mint?
Dried mint is a herb, catalogued with spices because it ships and sells with the dry spice range.
History of Dried mint
Origin
India
Growing regions
Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Cool, menthol. . Colour: . Heat: none.
Culinary uses
- Chaat
- Raita
- Biryani
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Nutrition declaration is pack-specific and must be completed before UK/EU sale.
Buying guide
Retail packs typically run from 100g to 5kg. Bulk starts at 10kg. Selling prices are checkout prices. Indian market figures, when present, are indicative only.
