Why is Fresh Spearmint Flavour classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The gum is made from refined sugar substitutes, a gum base and multiple functional ingredients, all of which are industrially processed; it includes additives identified by their E‑numbers: sorbitol (E420), isomalt (E953), maltitol (E965), sucralose (E955), gum arabic (E414), glycerol (E422), lecithins (E322), carnauba wax (E903) and curcumin (E100).

How does the low sugar and salt content of this chewing gum affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 0.1 g of sugars and 0.02 g of salt per 100 g, the gum contributes negligible carbohydrate and sodium loads, making it generally safe for diabetics and those monitoring blood pressure, though the high polyol level can cause gastrointestinal upset if over‑consumed.

Is Fresh Spearmint Flavour suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free lifestyles?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived or synthetic and contain no animal products, making the gum vegan, keto‑friendly due to its minimal net carbs, halal‑compatible, and free from gluten‑containing grains.

Trident • 14 g

Fresh Spearmint Flavour

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Fresh Spearmint Flavour is a sugar‑free chewing gum marketed by Trident, classified in the sugary snacks and sweets groups of the PNNS. It carries a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains several food additives such as sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol, sucralose, gum arabic, glycerol, lecithin, carnauba wax and curcumin. Nutritionally, it is very low in fat (0.2 g), salt (0.02 g) and sugars (0.1 g) per 100 g, but the high polyol content (66 g) may cause laxative effects when consumed in excess.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal163 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates66 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑snack profile (≈53 g sugar, 10.5 g fat and 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this gum provides dramatically lower sugar, fat and salt levels.

Ingredients

Edulcorantes (sorbitol, isomalt, maltitoles, sucralosa), Goma base, Aromas, Espesante (goma arábiga), Humectante (glicerol), Emulgente (lecitinas), Agente de recubrimiento (cera de carnauba), Extracto de espirulina, Colorante (curcumina).

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Trident

14 g