We prefer minty chewingum as a mouth freshener to keep the odour away but, have you ever imagined why does it tasted cold in mouth and stomach. This coldness is the significant quality of mint, people prefer it frequently.
Additive in mints get attached to the cold sensitive receptors of our mouth and stomach, making ion channels in the receptors much more sensitive. This makes our receptors more strong and even with small sensation of coldness will make you feel like you have gulped ice.
See this video for whole information about the cold sensation of mint:
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