What kind of peppermint oil do I use when making mint chocolates?

A girl at work brought me some peppermint essential oil - 100% pure botanical undiluted and it says it can be diluted in a vegetable oil base. I picked up some Spearmint Oil today though from the Bulk Barn that the employee said I could use for sure, just incase.

What kind of peppermint oil do I use when making mint chocolates?
oohh,i'd use spearmint,if i had it(my fav)


You should'nt use the botanical stuff as its more for essential oil type use(burn/massage/potpourri)


The spearmint oil will have been extracted from the leaves(not whole plant)thus having a more palatable taste.(other wont be to nice)But i guess i would try it both ways%26amp;see..


It should really be essence/extract(again from leaf)i use'Queens'brand(peppermint)@supermarket... use for my choc mint truffles)taste good(not like camphur)I WOULD SUGGEST GETTING%26amp;USING(IF THEY'RE CHRISSY TREATS)JUST TO BE FAIL SAFE%26amp;NOT WASTE PRODUCE...don't want to be throwing away chocolate.


Of course spearmint and mint%26amp;peppermint are all from the same herb genus(do not taste alike but similar mint feature in all)So go by your preference in taste(mint=mild,peppermint=hot,spearmint...
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Reply:Peppermint and spearmint do not taste anything alike. See if you can find peppermint extract somewhere.
Reply:The first poster is definitely right about spearmint and peppermint being two very different flavors, so they are not interchangeable.





You could always use peppermint extract as well (about 1 teaspoon for a 9x13 pan of mints) or about 4 drops of the peppermint oil, whichever you can find.
Reply:It's peppermint extract that your looking for if you are using it in chocolate.


The peppermint essential oil is what you mix with a vegetable oil base to rub on your temples if you have a headache or add to a candle to freshen the air in a room.
Reply:Spearmint and peppermint do not taste the same. You need peppermint for your chocolates. It's like chewing spearmint gum or eating a candy cane-big difference in flavours.