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

It is classified as ultra-processed because it is made from industrial ingredients rather than whole foods, containing multiple synthetic sweeteners (sorbitol/E420, isomalt/E953, maltitol/E965ii, aspartame/E951, acesulfame K/E950, sucralose/E955) and other food‑grade additives such as glycerin/E422, arabic gum/E414, tocopherol-rich extract/E306, talc/E553b and carnauba wax/E903.

Is the aspartame in this chewing gum a concern for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU)?

Yes. Aspartame breaks down into phenylalanine, and the product displays a phenylalanine warning, so people with PKU should avoid this gum.

Based on its ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The gum contains no gluten, animal‑derived ingredients, or obvious non‑halal substances, making it suitable for gluten‑free, vegan and generally halal diets; its sugar‑free sweeteners and low net carb content also make it compatible with most keto plans, though sugar alcohols may affect individual tolerance.

Hacendado • 100 g

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Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Hacendado’s spearmint sugar-free chewing gum is marketed as a low-calorie, gluten-free confection and belongs to the “Sugary snacks” group. Although it contains virtually no fat, sugar or salt, the product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and includes a range of artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol, aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose) plus additives such as glycerin, arabic gum, tocopherol-rich extract, talc and carnauba wax. It carries a phenylalanine warning due to aspartame, making it unsuitable for people with phenylketonuria, and a Nutri-Score is not assigned for chewing gum.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal151 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates63 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, which contains about 53 g of sugar, 10 g of fat and 0.36 g of salt per 100 g, this spearmint chewing gum has virtually no sugar, fat or salt, giving it a dramatically lower macronutrient profile.

Ingredients

Edulcorantes (sorbitol, isomalt), goma base (antioxidante (extracto rico en tocoferoles)), edulcorante (jarabe de maltitol), humectante (glicerina), espesante (goma arábiga), edulcorantes (aspartamo, acesulfamo K, sucralosa), agentes de recubrimiento (talco, cera de carnauba).

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