Why is Original Beef Stick classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined ingredients such as gum base, polyol sweeteners and a blend of synthetic additives, which places it in the NOVA 4 category. Its additive list includes aspartame, acesulfame K, BHT (a preservative), Blue 1 lake (a color), soy lecithin, glycerol, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and natural and artificial flavors.

How does the zero sugar and high polyol content in Original Beef Stick affect people with diabetes or sensitive stomachs?

Zero sugar makes the gum safe for blood‑glucose management in diabetes, but the 74 g of polyols per serving can draw water into the intestines and may cause bloating or laxative effects in individuals with sensitive digestive systems.

Is the soy lecithin in Original Beef Stick a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes. Soy lecithin is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so anyone diagnosed with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

CHOMPS • 15 sticks

Original Beef Stick

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Original Beef Stick by CHOMPS is a 15‑stick pack of sugar‑free chewing gum flavored with beef, marketed as a sweet snack. It falls under the Sugary snacks category, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label and has no Nutri‑Score because chewing gum is exempt; per 100 g it provides 200 kcal, 0 g fat, 0 g salt and 0 g sugars but 80 g carbohydrates largely from polyols. The formulation includes several additive sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a preservative (BHT), a synthetic color (Blue 1 lake) and soy lecithin, which may be problematic for soy‑allergic consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal200 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates80 g

Sugars0 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet snack, this gum contains no sugars, no fat, and no salt, but its carbohydrate content at 80 g per 100 g exceeds the typical 70 g average.

Ingredients

sorbitol, gum base, glycerol, natural and artificial flavors, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, less than 2% of: aspartame, mannitol, soy lecithin, acesulfame k, bht (to maintain freshness), color (blue 1 lake),

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