Why is Airwaves classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The gum is made from a highly refined gum base and a long list of food‑grade chemicals, which is the hallmark of ultra‑processed products; its label lists 14 additives such as the sweeteners sorbitol, isomalt, aspartame and acesulfame K, the colourants titanium dioxide (E171), brilliant blue (E133) and beta‑carotene (E160a), the thickener gum arabic, maltodextrin, the antioxidant BHA, and a carnauba wax coating.

How does the sugar‑free formulation impact people with diabetes or low‑glycemic diets?

Airwaves contains no added sugars, so it does not raise blood glucose directly; the polyols (sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol) are low‑glycemic and are generally considered safe for diabetics, although they can cause digestive discomfort if consumed in large quantities.

Is the soy lecithin in Airwaves a problem for individuals allergic to soy?

Yes, the product includes soy lecithin, which is derived from soybeans and is listed as an allergen, so people with a soy allergy should avoid this gum.

Wrigley • 14 g

Airwaves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Airwaves is a sugar‑free chewing gum from Wrigley, classified in the sugary snacks and sweets group. It contains virtually no fat, salt or sugars and provides about 158 kcal per 100 g mainly from 65 g of polyols, placing it in NOVA 4 ultra‑processed foods. The formula lists 14 additives including artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and acesulfame K, colourants E171, E133 and E160a, the antioxidant BHA, and it may contain phenylalanine, which can be problematic for people with phenylketonuria.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates65.7 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet snacks, Airwaves delivers virtually no sugar, fat or salt and only about 159 kcal per 100 g, while its carbohydrate level remains close to the sector average.

Ingredients

édulcorants : isomalt, sorbitol, sirop de maltitol, mannitol, aspartame, acésulfame k, gomme base, arômes, épaississant : gomme arabique, maltodextrine, colorant : E171, amidon modifié, émulsifiant, lécithine de soja, agent d'enrobage : cire de carnauba, colorant : E133, antioxygène BHA, colorant : E160a

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