Which mint is being referred to in Mediteranean and Middle Eastern recipes?

Spearmint or Peppermint?

Which mint is being referred to in Mediteranean and Middle Eastern recipes?
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Spearmint and crinkle-leafed spearmint are best for sauces. You can cook a few sprigs with peas and new potatoes to enhance the flavor.



Spearmint, peppermint and applemint sprigs can be added to drinks and fruit dishes as a garnish. It also makes a refreshing tea.



Peppermint makes an excellent flavoring for ice cream, chocolates, and other deserts.
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Reply:it depends on what recipe it is but the mint is probarbly spearmint or common garden mint (mint.vulgarus)
Reply:spearmint,



I have to add that it tastes and smells different than the one grown elsewhere, I tried is in europe, in canada, its not the same..