Why is extra Professional White Bubblemint classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The gum is made from a gum base combined with several artificial sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose), a thickener (gum arabic), a humectant (glycerin), an emulsifier (soy lecithin), a calcium phosphate flavour carrier, a acidity regulator (sodium hydrogen carbonate), a coating wax (carnauba wax), the antioxidant BHA and the colourant E133, all of which are typical of ultra-processed products.

How does the sugar-free formulation affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

Because it contains no sugar and only 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, the gum has a negligible impact on blood glucose and blood pressure levels; however, the polyol sweeteners can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals when consumed in large amounts, and people should still monitor overall sodium intake.

Is the aspartame in this gum a concern for individuals with phenylketonuria or soy allergies?

Yes, aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, which must be avoided by people with phenylketonuria, and the ingredient list also includes soy lecithin, so those with a soy allergy should avoid the product.

Mars,Wrigley's,extra • 50 Dragees

extra Professional White Bubblemint

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

extra Professional White Bubblemint is a sugar-free chewing gum marketed by Mars Wrigley under the Extra brand, belonging to the sweet snacks and confectionery segment. It falls into the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups, carries a NOVA 4 classification for ultra-processed foods, and while it provides zero grams of sugar, no fat and only 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, it contains a long list of artificial sweeteners, colourant E133, antioxidant BHA and other additives. The product does not receive a Nutri-Score (not applicable for chewing gum), lists soy as an allergen and includes aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine and may be unsuitable for individuals with phenylketonuria.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates61 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this gum contains zero grams of sugar, no fat and only 0.13 g of salt per 100 g, delivering about 145 kcal versus the typical 373 kcal.

Ingredients

KAUMASSE, SÜSSUNGSMITTEL (XYLIT, SORBIT). VERDICKUNGSMITTEL (GUMMI ARABICUM), FEUCHTHALTEMITTEL (GLYCERIN), AROMEN FULLSTOFF (CALCIUMPHOSPHATE), EMULGATOR (SOJALECITHIN), SUSSUNGSMITTEL ASPARTAM, MANNIT, ACESULFAM K, SUCRALOSE), SÄUREREGULATOR NATRIUMHYDROGENCARBONAT), ÜBERZUGSMITTEL (CARNAUBAWACHS). ANTIOXIDATIONSMITTEL (BHA), FARBSTOFF (E133).

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