Chewing Gum Mentos White Sweet Mint
Xylitol offers dental benefits but ultra-processed with additives like aspartame and TiO2.
Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect. Choking hazard for young children. Contains aspartame: not suitable for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU).
What's the verdict?
This chewing gum combines breath-freshening mint with teeth-whitening properties. It uses sugar alcohols like xylitol for dental benefits while delivering a sweet taste without sugar. Ideal for on-the-go oral freshness, though benefits depend on consistent chewing after meals.
Ingredients
10 listed · 4 flagged · estimated by AI, check the label- Gum Base (Texture Base)
Forms the chewy, non-digestible structure using food-grade polymers; inert with no nutritional value and generally safe but not beneficial.
- Sorbitol (Sweetener/Humectant)Caution
Sugar alcohol providing low-calorie sweetness without promoting tooth decay; caution as high amounts can cause bloating, gas or laxative effects.
- Xylitol (Sweetener)Beneficial
Beneficial sugar alcohol clinically shown to reduce cavity-causing bacteria, support enamel health and decrease tooth decay risk with regular use.
- Maltitol (Sweetener)Caution
Bulk sweetener with lower glycemic impact than sugar; caution due to potential gastrointestinal distress like diarrhea when overconsumed.
- Artificial Flavors (Flavoring Agents)
Deliver the sweet mint taste for fresh breath sensation; neutral as they are FDA-approved but may cause sensitivities in some people.
- Titanium Dioxide (Colorant/Whitener)Caution
Creates bright white appearance and may contribute to mild surface polishing; caution as nanoparticle form has ongoing safety debates regarding potential inflammation.
- Aspartame (Artificial Sweetener)Caution
Intense zero-calorie sweetener for taste without sugar; caution required for PKU patients due to phenylalanine and some anecdotal reports of headaches.
- Glycerin (Humectant/Softener)
Retains moisture to keep gum flexible; neutral with no meaningful positive or negative health effects at usage levels in gum.
- Menthol (Cooling Flavor)
Creates refreshing mint sensation that supports perception of fresh breath; neutral as it provides sensory benefit without significant nutritional impact.
- Calcium Carbonate (Abrasive/Whitening Agent)Beneficial
Beneficial mild abrasive for removing surface stains to support tooth whitening and provides bioavailable calcium for enamel strengthening.
From the label
- On the label
- Sugar Free
Nutrition
| calories | 5 |
|---|---|
| total carbohydrate | 2 |
None: total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, dietary fiber, sugars, protein, vitamin d, calcium, iron, potassium.
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