Why does the air feel so cold and “fresh” after you’ve had something minty (bubblegum etc.)

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Why does the air feel so cold and “fresh” after you’ve had something minty (bubblegum etc.)

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They contain [sugar alcohols](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_alcohol), some of which absorb heat when they’re dissolved. So it doesn’t just *feel* colder, it *is* colder.

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