Why is Trident peppermint flavor classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The gum is designated NOVA 4 because it is formulated with multiple industrial ingredients such as sugar substitutes (sorbitol, maltitol, aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose), artificial flavorings, emulsifiers (E322 lecithin and E472 mono‑ and diglycerides), antioxidants and other processing aids, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content of this chewing gum affect a heart‑healthy diet?

Although the product is sugar‑free, it contains 65 g of total fat and 41 g of saturated fat per 100 g, far exceeding the average for salty snacks; consuming large amounts could raise saturated fat intake, but typical chewing portions are very small, so the practical impact on a heart‑healthy diet is minimal when used as intended.

Is Trident peppermint flavor suitable for vegans or vegetarians?

The ingredient list includes plant‑based emulsifiers (E322, E472) and artificial sweeteners, but the vegan status is marked as unknown because some emulsifiers can be derived from animal sources; therefore vegans should check directly with the manufacturer before considering it suitable.

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Trident peppermint flavor

Salty Snacks

Product Insights

Trident Peppermint Flavor is a sugar‑free chewing gum marketed under the Trident brand. It falls within the Salty snacks and Salty and fatty products groups, carries a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed label and has no Nutri‑Score because the system does not apply to chewing gum. While it offers zero sugars and low salt, it is unusually high in fat (65 g), saturated fat (41 g) and calories per 100 g, which offsets its sugar‑free benefit.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal687 kcal

Fat65 g

Saturated Fat41 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average salty snacks, this gum supplies dramatically more fat (65 g vs 18.9 g), saturated fat (41 g vs 5.8 g) and calories (687 kcal vs 210 kcal) while containing no sugars and only 0.25 g of salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

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