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

The gum is made from a refined gum base combined with multiple synthetic sweeteners (E967, E420, E421, E950, E951), a stabiliser (E422), emulsifier (soy lecithin E473), thickening agents (E415, E466), an antioxidant (E321), a coating agent (E903) and a colourant (E133), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

How might the high polyol content in this gum affect people with diabetes or sensitive digestive systems?

Polyols such as those used in this gum have a minimal impact on blood‑glucose levels, making them generally safe for diabetics, but they can draw water into the intestines and may cause bloating, gas or a laxative effect when consumed in large amounts, especially for individuals with sensitive digestion.

Can Mentos Pure Fresh be considered suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the gum is vegan and gluten‑free; however, its total carbohydrate content (73 g per 100 g) is too high for a strict keto diet, and halal suitability depends on the source of the synthetic sweeteners, which is not disclosed.

Mentos • 30g. (13 dh)

Mentos Pure Fresh

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mentos Pure Fresh is a sugar‑free mint chewing gum marketed as a fresh‑taste snack and falls under the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” PNNS groups. The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries a “not‑applicable” Nutri‑Score because chewing gum is excluded from the scoring system; nutritionally it contains virtually no fat, salt or sugars but is high in polyols (70 g per 100 g) and carbohydrates. It lists several food‑grade additives (E967, E420, E421, E950, E951, etc.) and includes soy lecithin, so it is not suitable for soy‑allergic consumers, and excessive consumption may cause laxative effects.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal181 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates73 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average snack, this gum has zero sugars, virtually no fat and only 0.08 g salt per 100 g, while its carbohydrate content (73 g) is slightly higher than the snack average of 69.85 g and its energy (181 kcal) is roughly half the typical 373 kcal.

Ingredients

édulcorants (E967, E420, E421, E951, E950), gomme base, stabilisant (E422), maltodextrine, amidon, émulsifiants (lécithine de soja E473), extrait de thé vert (0,1 %), épaississants (E415, E466), graisse de coco, antioxydant (E321), agent d’enrobage (E903), colorant (E133). Source de phénylalanine. Une consommation excessive peut avoir des effets laxatifs.

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