Canada Mints

Canada Mints were discontinued when Necco went out of business. As a replacement we found Rito Mints. Recently the Spangler Candy Company reintroduced Canada mints under the original brand name and formula.  Canada Mints History Canada Mints candy, also known simply as "Mints,...

Canada Mints were discontinued when Necco went out of business. As a replacement we found Rito Mints. Recently the Spangler Candy Company reintroduced Canada mints under the original brand name and formula. 

Canada Mints History

Canada Mints candy, also known simply as "Mints," is a popular peppermint-flavored candy that has been enjoyed by Canadians for many years. Here is a brief history of Canada Mints candy:

Canada Mints were first introduced in Canada in the late 19th century. The exact date of their creation is uncertain, but they have been a staple in Canadian candy shops and households for generations.

Canada Mints are small, white, disc-shaped candies with a smooth texture. They have a refreshing peppermint flavor that provides a cool and minty taste.

The candies are typically made with ingredients such as sugar, corn syrup, and natural or artificial peppermint flavoring. They are often manufactured using a process called "panning," which involves coating a small candy center with successive layers of sugar syrup to create a smooth and hard candy shell.

Canada Mints are widely enjoyed as a breath freshener and after-dinner mint. They are also commonly used as a decorative element in holiday desserts or as a sweet treat to enjoy at any time.

Over the years, Canada Mints candy has remained popular in Canada, and it can often be found in various sizes and packaging options, including small rolls or bulk bags.

Please note that the information provided is accurate up until my knowledge cutoff in September 2021, and there may have been further developments or changes to Canada Mints candy since then.

Canada Mints Memories

When my sisters and I were young back in the late 50's and early 60's my father was in the Air Force. He used to wear one of those olive green silky Airmen's jackets with all the many pockets in them. There were pockets inside and outside the jacket and some of them had zippers on them.

Some of the pockets were large and some were small. My father would come home from work and hang his jacket on the banister at the bottom of the steps in our house and in one of the pockets would be a package of the pink Canada mints that we loved. We would have a wonderful time searching through all the pockets in the jacket until we found the mints.

I would always eat mine then and there but my little sister would always save hers for later and we would try to bargain with her to share hers with the rest of us who had already eaten theirs. I still have fond memories of those days and those Canada mints. I tell this story to my daughter who is now an airman herself. Hopefully one day I will have grandchildren who can search their mom's jacket for the mints. ~ Jeanette from West Virginia