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

The gum is made from refined sugar‑alcohol bulking agents, a gum base, and a range of food‑grade additives; its ingredient list includes sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, soy lecithin, colour E170, emulsifier E322i, thickener E414, antioxidant E320, and several anti‑caking and glazing agents, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar‑free formulation with sugar alcohols affect people with diabetes or sensitive stomachs?

Sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, maltitol and mannitol have a low glycemic impact, making the gum suitable for most diabetics, but they can cause gastrointestinal discomfort or laxative effects when consumed in large amounts, so moderation is advised.

Is the presence of soy lecithin in Orbit Chewing Gum a concern for individuals with soy allergy, and is the product vegan?

Yes, soy lecithin is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid the gum; however, all listed ingredients are plant‑derived and the product is considered vegan‑compatible.

Wrigley's • 22g

Orbit Chewing Gum

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Orbit Chewing Gum is a sugar‑free chewing gum marketed under the Orbit brand by Wrigley, falling in the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” groups of the PNNS classification. It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and contains several additives such as sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol, soy‑derived lecithin, colour (E170), emulsifiers (E322i) and antioxidants (E320), while providing virtually no sugars, low fat and low salt. The gum delivers about 185 kcal per 100 g, includes soy as an allergen, and does not receive a Nutri‑Score because the system does not apply to chewing gum.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal185 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Carbohydrates70 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, Orbit Chewing Gum contains virtually no sugar, markedly lower fat, saturated fat, salt and calories, while offering a similar carbohydrate level derived from sugar‑alcohols.

Ingredients

BULKING AGENTS (SORBITOL, MALTITOL, MANNITOL), GUM BASE (CONTAINS SOYBEAN LECITHIN), COLOUR [INS 170 (I)], THICKENERS [(INS 414), (INS 1401)), FLAVOURS [NATURAL, NATURE-IDENTICAL AND ARTIFICIAL (MINT)], HUMECTANT [INS 422], SWEETENER [INS 951], ANTICAKING AGENT (INS 553(III)], GLAZING AGENT [INS 903], ANTIOXIDANT (INS 320].

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