Wintergreen Mints - 1.41 oz

VerMints started in a Bellows Falls, Vermont kitchen — long before 'organic' was a word you'd expect to see on a mint tin. Ver means true, and their very first batch was Organic Peppermint; by 2006 five more flavors had joined the line, and by 2012 the whole line had gone fully USDA Certified Organic. No shortcuts. No compromises.

Wintergreen is built from organic crystallized cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup, and organic maple syrup — no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors, ever. Each pastille is pressed, not chewed, and dissolves clean, packed into a pocket-ready 1.41 oz tin.

Zen in candy form: pop one after coffee, before a meeting, or any time your mouth wants a cool reset. These organic mints are vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and nut-free, fitting nearly any table and any bag — though with organic cane sugar and maple syrup as key ingredients, they're not suited for keto, paleo, or carnivore diets.

Keep the tin at room temperature, away from direct heat — it's shelf-stable and ready the moment a mint craving strikes.
Ingredients: Organic Crystallized Cane Sugar, Organic Tapioca Syrup, Organic Maple Syrup, Natural Wintergreen Oil, Organic Peppermint Leaves, Agar, and Gum Tragacanth.

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Common Questions

How much sugar is actually in one mint, and how does that compare to a typical drugstore mint?
Each pastille is sweetened with organic crystallized cane sugar, organic tapioca syrup, and organic maple syrup rather than the sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners found in most mainstream sugar-free mints and gums. Because these three sweeteners are real sugars, this is not a sugar-free, low-sugar, or diabetic-friendly product, and anyone tracking total sugar intake should check the nutrition panel on the tin rather than assume otherwise. The tradeoff is that you get a clean, short ingredient list with no sugar alcohols, no aspartame, and nothing artificial. If you're comparing tins side by side, the difference shows up less in gram-for-gram sugar content and more in what that sugar is derived from and what else is (or isn't) in the mix.

What do agar and gum tragacanth actually do in this recipe?
Agar is a plant-derived gelling agent extracted from red algae, and gum tragacanth is a natural resin from Astragalus shrubs; together they give the pastille its firm, pressed structure so it holds shape in the tin but breaks down and dissolves smoothly on the tongue instead of requiring chewing. This is different from gelatin-based or gum-based mints, which rely on animal-derived gelatin or synthetic gum bases to hold together. Using plant-based binders is also what keeps the product vegan-compliant while still delivering a dissolving pastille texture rather than a chewy one. Neither ingredient contributes flavor — they're structural, not aromatic.

Are these suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or kosher diets?
Yes — the ingredient list contains no dairy, eggs, gelatin, or other animal products, no wheat or gluten-containing grains, and no nuts, so the product is formulated to meet vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free standards. It also carries kosher certification, meaning a recognized kosher certifying body has reviewed the ingredients and production process. None of this makes the product keto or low-carb, since it is sweetened with real sugars rather than sugar alcohols or non-nutritive sweeteners — anyone on a strict low-carb or ketogenic protocol should treat this as a sugar-containing treat, not a diet-compliant substitute.

What does the USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified labeling actually guarantee here?
USDA Organic certification means an accredited certifying agent has audited the farms and production facility and confirmed at least 95% of ingredients are certified organic, with the remaining ingredients meeting USDA's approved substances list — no synthetic pesticides, no irradiation, and no GMO inputs in the certified portion. Non-GMO Project Verified is a separate, third-party supply-chain audit that traces ingredients back to confirm they weren't genetically engineered, which is a more rigorous and ongoing verification than the organic seal alone requires. Both seals are printed on the tin and are checkable against the certifying bodies' public databases if you want to verify a specific batch. Together they mean the sourcing claims aren't just marketing language — they've been independently reviewed.

Why does the brand name reference the word 'true,' and does that mean anything beyond branding?
'Ver' is Latin-rooted shorthand for true, and it reflects that this was the first organic peppermint mint brought to market in 2006, at a time when 'organic' wasn't yet a standard grocery-aisle claim. By 2012 the entire product line had converted to full USDA Certified Organic status, which meant reformulating away from any non-organic sweeteners or flavorings that were common in mints at the time. So the name isn't just a tagline — it points to an actual reformulation history you can trace through the certification dates and the ingredient list itself, which still contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.

How should I store the tin, and how long do the mints stay fresh?
The tin is shelf-stable at room temperature and doesn't require refrigeration; the main thing to avoid is direct heat or prolonged sun exposure, which can soften the pastilles or cause them to stick together since they contain no artificial hardening agents. Kept in a cupboard, bag, or car glovebox out of direct heat, the mints hold their texture and flavor well within the printed best-by date on the bottom of the tin. Once opened, there's no special handling needed beyond closing the lid to keep out moisture, which can affect the pastilles' firm, pressed texture over time.