Who Invented Mints

That’s where the mints come in! Even if they couldn’t do much about the level of tooth decay, Egyptians could do something about the unpleasant breath that resulted from it.

When were mints first invented?

History. The production of mints as a discrete food item can be traced back to the 18th century with the invention of Altoids. The popularity of mints took off in the early 20th century, with the advent of mass urbanization and mass marketing.

Where was mints invented?

The ancient Egyptians invented breath mints sometime in the early B.C.’s. These original candies were made by hand using a mixture of frankincense, myrrh, cinnamon, and boiled honey. Smelly breath was apparently taboo in Egyptian society.