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

The product includes a gum base, multiple polyols, humectants, thickeners and a long list of food‑additive codes such as E102, E133, E1405, E1412, E322, E473, E901, E904 and others, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar‑free formulation of Happydent Gum affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Because it contains no sugar, the gum does not raise blood glucose levels, but the high amount of polyols can cause intestinal discomfort in some people, and the product contains a small amount of salt, which should be considered by hypertensive individuals.

Is the presence of soy in Happydent Gum a concern for people with soy allergy or for vegans?

Soy is listed as an allergen, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid the gum; however, soy itself is plant‑based, so it does not conflict with a vegan diet, although other additives in the gum are not all vegan‑certified.

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Happydent Gum

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Happydent Gum is a sugar‑free chewing gum sold by the Happydent brand and falls under the sugary snacks and sweets categories. It delivers 178 kcal per 100 g, contains no fat or sugars but is high in carbohydrate polyols (73 g) and includes 17 listed additives, which assigns it to NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed). While it is vegetarian and sugar‑free, the formula incorporates several synthetic colourants, glazing agents and non‑vegan emulsifiers, and it lists soy as an allergen, limiting its appeal to strict vegan or allergy‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal178 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates73.2 g

Sugars0 g

Proteins0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary‑snack, this gum contains no fat or sugar, fewer calories (178 kcal vs 373 kcal) but a slightly higher carbohydrate content (73 g vs 70 g per 100 g).

Ingredients

Polyols (Maltitol, Xylitol (7%), Sorbitol), Gum Base, Humectant (INS 422), Thickeners (INS 1405, INS 1412, INS 415 & INS 466), Flavours [Natural, Nature-Identical and Artificial (Mint) Flavouring Substances}, Sweetener (INS 951), Emulsifiers (INS 322, INS 473), Glazing Agents (INS 903, INS 901, INS 904), Antioxidant (INS 321), Colours (INS 102, INS 133)

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