carvone

                                                          MINT                                                                         CARAWAY


The molecules that make up the scents of spearmint and caraway are identical, but with opposite orientation. They are mirror images of the chemical carvone. Mint is oriented to the left, caraway to the right.

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  1. Very interesting, Scott. By the way, you are definitely one of the most uber-bright people I know. You often inspire me.

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