Penguin Mints was a brand of

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mints made by

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-based ''ifive brands''. The company also produced caffeinated "energy gum", as well as non-caffeinated mints. The brand was introduced in 1998.

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*Caffeinated Peppermints *Caffeinated Cinnamon Mints *Caffeinated Chocolate Mints *Peppermint Energy Gum *Citrus Energy Gum *Kola Energy Gum *Penguin Lights Decaffeinated Peppermints

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All three varieties of caffeinated mints contained 7mgCaffeine in Mints Chocolate Gum and Pills, Caffeine Informer, 200

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. The energy gum products also contained 7mg of caffeine per piece. In addition, the Kola Energy Gum contained

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and the Citrus Energy Gum contained

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and

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