Why is Orbit Spearmint XXL Sugarfree Chewing Gum classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places foods that are formulated mainly from industrial ingredients and contain additives in group 4. This gum’s formula relies on sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, sucralose), a gum base, glycerol, arabic gum, flavorings, soy lecithin as an emulsifier, carnauba wax, and the antioxidant BHA, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed products.

Is the phenylalanine source in this gum a concern for people with phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Yes. The label states that the gum contains a source of phenylalanine, which comes from the artificial sweetener aspartame. Individuals with PKU must avoid phenylalanine, so they should not consume this gum.

Based on its ingredient list, can vegans safely consume this gum?

All listed ingredients are derived from plant or synthetic sources and there are no animal‑derived components, so the gum can be considered suitable for vegans, although the vegan status of some additives such as BHA is sometimes uncertain; most vegans still accept it.

Wrigley's Orbit • 58 g (42 drażetek)

Orbit Spearmint XXL Sugarfree Chewing Gum 58 G (42 Pieces)

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Orbit Spearmint XXL Sugarfree Chewing Gum is a sugar‑free chewing gum marketed in 58 g packs containing 42 spearmint pieces. It belongs to the sugary‑snacks group, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label, has no fat, salt or sugar and provides about 152 kcal per 100 g, with most of its carbohydrates coming from polyols such as xylitol and sorbitol. While the gum is low in calories and free from added sugars, it contains several artificial sweeteners, the antioxidant BHA, soy lecithin and a phenylalanine source, which may be problematic for people with PKU or soy allergies and contributes to its highly processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates63.5 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this gum contains zero sugar, fat and salt and only about 152 kcal per 100 g versus roughly 373 kcal, while its carbohydrate content (63.5 g) is slightly below the category average of 69.9 g.

Ingredients

SUBSTANCJE SŁODZĄCE: KSYLITOL, SORBITOL, ASPARTAM, MANNITOL, ACESULFAM K, SUKRALOZA, BAZA GUMOWA, SUBSTANCJA UTRZYMUJĄCA WILGOĆ: GLICEROL, SUBSTANCJA ZAGĘSZCZAJĄCA: GUMA ARABSKA, AROMATY, EMULGATOR: LECYTYNA _SOJOWA_, SUBSTANCJA GLAZURUJĄCA: WOSK CARNAUBA, PRZECIWUTLENIACZ: BHA. ZAWIERA ZRÓDŁO FENYLOALANINY,

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