Uncle Joe's Mint Balls Uncle Joe's Mint Balls Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are mints produced by Wm Santus & Co. Ltd. in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England since 1898. Despite their name, the mints are not truly spherical but oblate spheroids. The ingredients of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls are: pure cane sugar, oil of peppermint and cream of tartar and are described on the tin as "suitable for vegans". The words "Gluten Free" are also on the tin lid. The early mint balls were made by William Santus' wife, Ellen, before production moved to a factory near Wigan Wallgate railway station in 1919. The packaging,
Mint 400 Records considered to be a "roster of some of the Garden State’s most under-appreciated and challenging bands" by "The Star-Ledger"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Tris McCall. The name Mint 400 is the name of the motorcycle race fictional character Raoul Duke is supposed to be covering in the Hunter S. Thompson book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas". As of 2018 Mint 400 has released over 200 records. In addition to releases by the artists, the label also releases promotional compilation albums, including a full album cover of The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" in 2013. Mint 400 Records Mint 400 Records is an independent record