Why is Chewing‑gum menthol eucalyptus classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The gum is made from multiple industrial ingredients such as sugar‑alcohols (sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol, sucralose), a gum base, flavourings, glycerin and a coating, and it includes four approved food additives – colourant E141, humectant E422, bulking agent E953 and sweetener E955 – all of which are typical for ultra‑processed foods, giving it a NOVA 4 rating.

How does the sugar‑alcohol content in this gum affect blood sugar levels for people with diabetes?

Sugar‑alcohols are absorbed more slowly than regular sugars and have a lower glycemic index, so they cause a smaller rise in blood glucose; however, large amounts can still contribute calories and may lead to a modest increase in blood sugar, so diabetics should consume the gum in moderation.

Is this menthol eucalyptus chewing gum suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients – sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol, sucralose, glycerin, carnauba wax, colourant E141 and the gum base – are derived from plant or mineral sources, and no animal‑derived additives are reported, making the gum compatible with a vegan diet despite the lack of an official vegan certification.

JetGum • 70 g

Chewing-gum menthol eucalyptus

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

JetGum’s Chewing‑gum menthol eucalyptus is a sugar‑free chewing gum sold in 70 g LDPE bags at Lidl, positioned in the sugar‑free chewing‑gum segment. It belongs to the ‘Sugary snacks’ dietary family, carries a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) label and, because chewing gum is not scored, has no Nutri‑Score, while its nutrition per 100 g shows 0.5 g fat, 0.01 g salt, less than 0.5 g sugars and 166 kcal, with 68 g of polyol carbohydrates. The formulation includes four food additives – E141 (chlorophyllin colour), E422 (glycerol), E953 (isomalt) and E955 (sucralose) – and a high proportion of sugar‑alcohols, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some consumers and underline its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack (53 g sugar, 10.5 g fat and 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this menthol‑eucalyptus gum contains less than 0.5 g sugars, only 0.5 g fat and 0.01 g salt, while providing 166 kcal and 68 g of sugar‑alcohol carbohydrates.

Ingredients

Süßungsmittel: Sorbit, Isomalt, Maltit, Sucralose; Kaumasse (mit Antioxidationsmittel: Stark tocopherolhaltige Extrakte), Aromen, Feuchthaltemittel: Glycerin; Verdickungsmittel: Gummi arabicum; Überzugsmittel: Carnaubawachs, Farbstoff: E141.

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

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Saturated Fat

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Nutritional Values

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Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates68 g

Sugars0.5 g

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