Eli5 Why can you feel strong mints consumed in your mouth in your nose?

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Eli5 Why can you feel strong mints consumed in your mouth in your nose?

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Mint contains menthol (the words mint and menthol have the same origin) and menthol activates the receptors in your nasal cavity that sense cold.