Altoids Mints, Peppermint, 1.76-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12)

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Product Features

• Pack of 12 1.76-ounce tins of "curiously strong" peppermint mints (21.12 total ounces)
• Made with strong peppermint flavor
• The originally celebrated mints
• Sensory stimulant that engages your senses
• Packaged in a convenient pocket-sized metal tin

Product Description

About the Brand

Around the turn of the 19th century, during the reign of King George III, the recipe for the original Altoids was perfected by Smith & Company, a London confectionary firm. They were first sold in the U.S. in 1918, at that time sold in small, rectangular cardboard cartons. The tins so recognizable today were first introduced in the 1920s to help protect the mints and to stay neatly closed in pockets and handbags.

Today, the Altoids line includes mints, sours, and gum.

Why Are They Called Altoids?
The exact origin of the name is unclear, but it seems that during the 19th century confections were given names employing the -oids suffix to imply a medicinal benefit (Altoids were promoted for more than a century as a "stomach calmative," though of course Altoids provides no medicinal benefit). Smith & Company also marketed several other remedies with –oids in their names, such as Benoids for delicate throats and chests, Zenoids for an easy digestion, Cyphoids to defend your throat, and Notoids antiseptic voice and throat pastilles.

Product Description

The originally celebrated Peppermint Altoids are the quintessential mints for any connoisseur of fresh breath looking for the curiously strong taste.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000FKQD5G
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,313 in Grocery (See Bestsellers in Grocery)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Altoids--the quintessential mints , January 11, 2008

By	Matthew G. Sherwin (last seen screaming at Amazon customer service) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

Peppermint Altoid mints REALLY do a fine job of making your breath fresh with their extra strong peppermint flavor. For some people these may taste a little too strong, perhaps; but I enjoy them very much.

Altoid mints are very low in calories, fat, sodium and more. The main effect, therefore, is simply to make your breath its very freshest. They come in that famous little tin that keeps them fresh until their expiration date.

Overall, I highly recommend Altoids as THE ultimate in breath mints. People who also simply love that strong peppermint taste will delight in these, too.

Great job, Altoids!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Freshness of the Product!, May 12, 2007

By	Dianne L. D'andrea "Dianne L. D'Andrea" (Reno, Nevada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I used to work in retail for over 35 years and I am still in the habit of checking expiration dates on all the products I purchase and your products have reasonable expiration dates and I receive the product in "mint" condition-(pretty good pun, right)? I am very happy with the freshness and the bargain price of these mints and I will buy them from you again! Thank You!! Dianne D'Andrea

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great mints, May 25, 2009

By	BL Pfahler "Blazingdiva" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

Love the mints. Helps me with digestion and settles my stomach when needed. Glad I found these mints.