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In the Netherlands, birthplace of Mentos, it is pronounced Men-Toss. In the USA, the common pronunciation is Men-Toes, not to be confused with Ladyfingers. However you pronounce it, we're just happy for you to say "yes" to fresh.

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About Mentos

In 1932, the Van Melle brothers took a train to Poland. This trip sparked the beginning of a Fresh New World. They had a vision of a peppermint flavored caramel candy to go by the name of Mentos. Mentos were manufactured in The Netherlands. By 1973, new varieties were introduced. In the US, Mentos lovers got to try cinnamon and menthol, while European addicts were presented with fruit flavored mints.

When and where were Mentos invented?

Mentos flavors available in the USA are Mint, Mixed Fruit, Spearmint, Strawberry, Cinnamon, Green Apple and Rainbow.

What flavors are available in the USA?

Mentos is the singular and the plural version it’s not a Mentos without the S.

Is Mentos singular or plural?

You can buy Mentos in more than 100 countries world-wide.

In how many countries are Mentos sold?

The reaction occurs because of a simple rule of physics. It is not a chemical reaction. Soda/fizzy drinks contain a certain amount of CO2 (carbon dioxide) dissolved in water in the form of tiny bubbles. This combination of water and CO2 molecules is in a permanent instable state. When Mentos fall into this liquid, this state is disturbed. The more Mentos that are dropped into the liquid, the more this state is aggravated. The reason for this lies in the surface of a Mentos which looks smooth, but is actually very rough! Within the nooks and crannies of the microscopic rough surface, bubbles form, which are in turn transformed into foam, which then lead to very impressive foam fountains.

Why does dropping a Mentos into a bottle of soda create a reaction?

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