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Altoids Curiously Strong Mints, Peppermint, 1.76-Ounce Tins (Pack of 12) |  | Brand: Altoids
Category: Grocery
List Price: $23.88
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Seller: kingdealio
Rating:  15 reviews
Number Of Items: 12
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 7.8 x 2
MPN: 15892
UPC: 022000158925
EAN: 0022000158925
Release Date: May 3, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Pack of 12 1.76-ounce tins of "curiously strong" peppermint mints (21.12 total ounces) | | • | Made with strong peppermint flavor | | • | The originally celebrated mints | | • | Sensory stimulant that engages your senses | | • | Packaged in a convenient pocket-sized metal tin |
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Product Description
Keep your breath smelling fresh and clean. These long-lasting hard breath mints come in a durable tin, so you can take them with you wherever you go. Office Snax 15892.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 15
 P_O_R_K...! ! ......C A U T I O N ..F O R...S O M E......Y U M M Y .F O R...O T H E R S October 18, 2009
Patricia (Queens, New York, USA)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
PART I : G O O D....P R O D U C T....D E P A R T M E N T..........
A company that has been in business since 1780, (nine years before the French Revolution), is definitely a rarity these days. The company obviously has to produce something many people want, at a price they can afford, to stay in busines this long. So it is with
(the) Callard & Bowser (Company)....and delicious ALTOID mints.
I prefer peppermint mints, so I am reporting on this flavour. It is stronger than Life Savers and other mints usually found in the USA....but once you get used to the taste, (which doesn't take long at all!), you may reach the conclusion, (as I have), that nothing else will do!
Altoids mints come in a nice, reusable tin. It is similar to the tins made for SUCRETS losenges. I used to eat SUCRETS losenges for everything, (including as a substitute for water, when taking prescribed pills)...and they did soothe even a painless throat, as well. But SUCRETS losenges have sadly gone WAY up in price, and so ALTOIDS is a good substitue -- if, that is, you do not need to soothe your throat. Like the SUCRETS box, the ALTOIDS box is small and easy to carry...but contains a large number of mints. The box for ALTOIDS is, in fact, even a bit prettier than the SURCRETS box.
The ingredients are: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavour, (Oil of Peppermint), and Gelatin.
PART 2: B A D......P R O D U C T........D E P A R T M E N T
In her excellent and revealing one-star review of this product, DIANA S. FLEISHMAN, (to whom all who want truth in advertising owe a debt of gratitude!) states that
the "gelatin" used in Peppermint Altoids is derived from PORK! She goes on to state the obvious: that anything with Pork in it, is not sutitable for vegans, vegetarians or those who follow Halel (Moslem), or Kosher, (Jewish), dietary laws. Even worse, NOWHERE ON THE PACKAGE IS THIS DERIVATION-SOURCE OF THE "GELATIN" IN THESE ALTOIDS, (AND PROBABALY ALSO IN ALL OTHER FLAVOURS), REVEALED. Personally, I do not follow any of these diets....but I have friends and relatives who do. RESPECT for rhe customer would MANDATE putting this additional information, (that it contains gelatin derived from Pork), on the label.........JUST IN CASE. But sadly, it is NOT on the label, One need not follow religious dictims to INSIST that this information is put out, so that
EVERYONE cam make her or his decision. This is called RESPETING other people's beliefs. That it is not stated, on the package, shows an insensitve and almost cavalier attitude on the part of the manufactuer. (Something which oftne has dire conseqences....especiallly nowadays!)
I personally do NOT want to have any dietary laws forced upon me. But I RESPECT
other people's traditions and beliefs. For those who are vegetarians or vegans, or who follow the Halel or Kosher food laws, knowing that ALTOIDS contain pork gelatin is important! I thank Ms. Fleishman for stating this in her review, and I state it further, in my review, so that, perhaps, more people can know of this. To the venerable CALLARD & BOWSER company, may I suggest that you put out a version of your mints with VEGETABLE gelatin? (Please start with the Peppermint mints...as these are my own particular favourite!) Truth in advertising is important...so, even if putting out mints with Vegetable Gelatin is post-poned for a short while, PLEASE STATE THE DERIVATION (PORK) OF THE GELATIN IN THOSE MINTS PRODUCED AS THEY ALWAYS HAVE BEEN!
One need not follow Halel or Kosher dietary laws, or be a vegan or vegetarian, to RESPECT those who DO eat in these ways. I hope that, as we enter a new millenium, that venerable Callard & Bowser can lead the way, in respecting others' beliefs, by eventually, (and quite soon!), putting the derivation of ALL their ingredients on every package of their mints!
 Great mints May 25, 2009
BL Pfahler (New Jersey)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Love the mints. Helps me with digestion and settles my stomach when needed. Glad I found these mints.
 Pork Gelatin March 30, 2009
Diana S. Fleischman (London, England)
3 out of 11 found this review helpful
Altoids are made with pork gelatin and the packaging does not give any indication of this. Thus altoids are not suitable for vegans, vegetarians, or individuals who eat Halal or Kosher. Even worse Amazon lists ginger altoids under "vegan grocery".
We Love Altoids!!! March 10, 2009
Avid Camper (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We love these peppermint Altoids! While they are a very good breath mint, we use them mainly for flavoring our coffee and sometimes, tea. One, in the bottom of the cup, or a few in the coffee/tea pot makes life more interesting! Also, good with just a touch of hot cocoa, added along with Altoids, in coffee. And yes, they are good in hot cocoa, too. Very inexpensive, easy way to flavor coffee or tea, much cheaper than alternative. Almost no calories, but big on flavor! We've used these for decades!
Woo-Hoo! January 20, 2009
J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
You've got allergies, stuffed-up sinuses, scratchy throat, dry mouth??
Pop in an Altoid (two, if you are feeling very brave) and all will be well in a moment's time. Strong doesn't describe them. They are screaming atomic mints, and the peppermint will blow you into the 18th century to say hello to George III.
Dang, these are powerful mints.
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