Spearmint (flavour) facts for kids

Spearmint is a popular flavor. It tastes like the oil from the spearmint plant. This plant is a type of herb called Mentha spicata.

What is Spearmint Used For?

Spearmint flavor is often found in chewing gum. It is also a common flavor in toothpaste. This helps make your breath feel fresh and clean.

You can also find spearmint in other sweet treats. These are called confectionery. Sometimes, around Saint Patrick's Day, spearmint milkshakes are popular. This happens in places like Canada and the U.S.

Spearmint and Trademarks

What is a trademark? A trademark is like a special name or logo. A company owns it. No one else can use it without permission.

The words "WRIGLEY'S SPEARMINT" are a trademark. This is true in the United Kingdom.

Back in 1959, a singer named Lonnie Donegan wanted to sing a song. The song was called "Does the Spearmint Lose its Flavor on the Bedpost Overnight?".

But the BBC (a big TV and radio company) was worried. They did not want to break any trademark rules. So, they asked Lonnie Donegan to change the song's name.

He renamed it "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor (On the Bedpost Overnight)". This new version became a very popular song. It was a top-10 hit in both the UK and the US.