Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Canada Mints, as the name suggests, are a sweet and refreshing mint candy from Canada. Over the years they have been a consistently popular mint across the US and Canada. They are loved by all of us consumers for their unique refreshing and minty taste.
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History of Canada Mints
Canada Mints were first launched in Canada during the late 1880s by the New England Confectionery Company, aka NECCO. The Foundation of Necco started in the 1840s as a small operation that grew bigger and evolved into the New England Confectionary Company by merging various confectionary companies situated in the greater Boston Area.
The Canada Mints launch proved to be very successful, and they became quite a hit among kids and adults. One of the biggest advantages of Canada Mints was that it was not just candy for kids, it was a mint candy for every age group.
After dominating the Canadian market, Canada Mints turned towards America in 1908 and they also became very prevalent and popular in the United States. Due to their popularity, at one point Necco even sold a small packet of Canada Mints for 5 cents a pop to make them affordable to the masses.
The intense popularity of Canada Mints has remained for decades. They still maintain the original recipe and flavor from the 1880s. Canada Mints are known for their classic and iconic appearance, package, and taste. I think that people love this mint candy because they have kept things simple and authentic and never left their roots.
Round Hill Investments LLC bought Necco for a whopping $17.33 million in May 2018. Unfortunately, Round Hill Investments ended up filing for bankruptcy and all the products and brand rights were bought by Spangler Candy Company.
What are the ingredients of Canada Mints?
Ingredients of Canada Mints are Sugar, Corn Syrup, Dextrose, K-Glycerine K-Gelatin, Vegetable Gums (Gum Tragacanth, Arabic, and Xanthan)
What is the Taste and Flavor of Canada Mints like?
Canada Mints never changed their flavor after its launch in the late 1880s. Customers love it for retaining its vintage taste and never changing or experimenting with it. It is basically an old-time/retro type of candy.
It comes in two flavors 1)Wintergreen 2)Peppermint. You can pop them in your mouth like candy – they are sweet and have a strong mint influence. And they are great to clear your palette after a meal.
Nutritional Facts of Canada Mints
The nutritional facts mentioned below are for a serving size serving of 2 pieces (6 grams) of Canada mints.
| % Daily Value | |
| Total Fat (1.4 g) | 2% |
| Saturated Fat (1.2 g) | 6% |
| Trans Fat (0 g) | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate (6 g) | – |
| Net Carbs (6 gram) | – |
| Dietary Fiber (0 g) | 0% |
| Glucose (6 g) | – |
| Sodium (0 mg) | 0% |
| Calcium (0 mg) | 0% |
| Protein (0 g) | 0% |
| Cholesterol (0 mg) | 0% |
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Canada Mints Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many calories are there in Canada Mints?
Two pieces (6 g) of Canada Mints contain 25 calories.
Are Canada Mints gluten-free?
Yes, Both Canada Mints and Canada Wintergreen are Gluten-free.
Are Canada Mints candies vegan?
No, Canada Mints are not vegan as they contain gelatin, making them a non-vegetarian product.
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Image Credit: “Necco Canada Mints” by 12th St David is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
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