Penguin Mints facts for kids
Penguin Mints are a brand of mint candies that contain caffeine. They are made by a company called ifive brands, which is located in Seattle. This company also creates "energy gum" that has caffeine, as well as some mints that do not contain caffeine. The Penguin Mints brand was first introduced in 1998.
What Products Does Penguin Mints Make?
Penguin Mints offers a variety of products, including different kinds of mints and energy gums. Some of their popular items are:
- Caffeinated Peppermints
- Caffeinated Cinnamon Mints
- Caffeinated Chocolate Mints
- Peppermint Energy Gum
- Citrus Energy Gum
- Kola Energy Gum
- Penguin Lights Decaffeinated Peppermints (these do not have caffeine)
What's Inside Penguin Mints?
The caffeinated mints from Penguin Mints each contain 7 milligrams (mg) of caffeine. To give you an idea, about five of these mints have roughly the same amount of caffeine as one 12-ounce can of cola.
The energy gum products also have 7 mg of caffeine in each piece. Some of the gums have extra ingredients too. For example, Kola Energy Gum contains Ginseng, and Citrus Energy Gum includes Taurine and Guarana. These are often added to energy products.
