Why is the Chewing gum sans sucres menthe verte classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because its formulation relies almost entirely on industrial ingredients rather than whole foods; the gum includes multiple sweeteners (xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitols, sucralose‑acesulfame K), a gum base, calcium carbonate as a bulking agent, arabic gum as a stabiliser, glycerol as a humectant, sucroesters, sunflower lecithin, sodium carbonate, and a carnauba wax coating, all typical of NOVA 4 products.

Is the xylitol used in this sugar‑free mint gum a safety concern for pets?

Yes, xylitol is highly toxic to dogs and can cause rapid insulin release leading to hypoglycaemia and possible liver failure; the gum should therefore be kept out of reach of pets even though it is safe for human consumption.

Can people following a vegan or keto lifestyle safely chew this gum?

The ingredients are plant‑derived or synthetic and contain no animal‑derived fats, proteins or dairy, making the gum suitable for vegans, and because it contains no sugar and negligible net carbs it fits within typical keto carbohydrate limits, although the high polyol content may cause digestive discomfort if consumed in large amounts.

JETgum, Lidl

Chewing gum sans sucres menthe verte

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chewing gum sans sucres menthe verte is a sugar‑free green mint chewing gum classified in the sugary snacks family. It is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) that uses a blend of sweeteners such as xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitols and sucralose‑acesulfame K, along with gum base, calcium carbonate, arabic gum, glycerol, sucroesters and carnauba wax, and carries a label warning about laxative effects from excessive consumption. Nutritionally it provides 159 kcal per 100 g, essentially no fat, protein or sugar, contains 0.17 g of salt and 67 g of polyols, and has no Nutri‑Score (not applicable).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this sugar‑free mint gum contains virtually no sugar, fat, or calories (159 kcal vs 373 kcal) and half the typical salt level, but its 67 g of polyols, absent from the average, can produce laxative effects when over‑consumed.

Ingredients

Édulcorants: xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitols, sucralose acésulfame K; gomme base, agent de charge: carbonate de calcium; stabilisant : gomme arabique; arômes, humectant: glycérol; émulsifiants: sucroesters d'acides gras, lécithines (tournesol); correcteur d'acidité: carbo de sodium; agent d'enrobage: cire de carnauba. Une consommation excessive peut avoir des effets laxatifs.

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