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

The gum is made from refined polyols, artificial sweeteners, flavorings and multiple additives, which meets the definition of an ultra‑processed food; its label lists additives such as E321 (antioxidant), E950 (acesulfame‑K), E951 (aspartame), E965II (maltitol syrup), E965 (sorbitol), and an emulsifier blend with lecithin.

How does the sugar‑free and polyol content of this gum affect people with diabetes or a sensitive stomach?

Because it contains no sugar and uses low‑glycemic polyols, the gum has minimal impact on blood glucose levels, making it suitable for most diabetics, but excessive consumption of polyols can cause gastrointestinal discomfort or laxative effects in sensitive individuals.

Is Chewing‑gum spearmint suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and free from animal-derived substances, so the gum is vegan and gluten‑free; its low net carbohydrate content from polyols also fits well within a keto framework, though it does contribute some carbs.

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Chewing-gum spearmint

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Chewing‑gum spearmint is a sugar‑free spearmint chewing gum classified in the sugary snacks and sweets groups. It carries a NOVA 4 rating, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and its Nutri‑Score is not applicable for chewing gum. While it contains virtually no sugar, low fat, low saturated fat and low salt, it is high in polyols and includes several food additives such as E321, E950, E951 and E965II.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal171 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates69 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this spearmint sugar‑free gum contains virtually no sugar and far less fat, saturated fat and salt, while delivering similar carbohydrate levels but about half the calories.

Ingredients

Éducorants a sobio, yitol, mannitol, sirop de maltitol, aspartame, acésulfame-K), pmetase arômes, maltodextrine stabilisant (alycérol), émulsifant (lécithine de paisisant (gomme deellulose), fécule, agent d'enrobage (cire de antiorydant (E321 ntient une source de phénylalanine, Une ration excessive peut des effets laxatifs,

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