Deoxyribose is a sugar, although not the kind we usually think of when we're sweetening our coffee. Deoxyribose is a monosaccharide. Monosaccharides are the building blocks for more complicated sugars.
Serving Tips. Mint leaves add fresh and refreshing flavor to meals. Add a handful of mint leaves to roasted green beans, or wilt mint leaves into whole-grain pasta dressed with a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice. As an alternative, blend mint leaves into smoothies.
Mint has a fresh flavor that is valued in many different cuisines. Fresh mint is a common ingredient in many Middle Eastern foods and drinks, including tabbouleh and mint tea. The Vietnamese often include mint leaves in salads and rolled up with other foods in rice paper wrappers. Muddled mint provides a fresh flavor in two popular cocktails- the mint julep and the mojito.