Orbit Professional - Spearmint
35
Nutrition Score
Poor

Orbit Professional - Spearmint

4009900531276
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
71
Hazard Score
Use with caution
20
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
Sorbitol
E420  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can have a laxative effect in large amounts.
Xylitol
XylitolSweet  ·  −1 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA
Sugar alcohol sweetener derived from birch wood or corn. Helps prevent tooth decay. Toxic to dogs.
Aspartame
E951  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA
Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Mannitol
E421  ·  No known concerns
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and anti-caking agent. Laxative at high doses.
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Gum Base
GumBase  ·  −1 pts
Insoluble elastomer/resin base of chewing gum.
Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)
E414  ·  No known concerns
Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.
Glycerol (Glycerin)
E422  ·  No known concerns
Humectant used to maintain moisture in cakes, protein bars, and chocolates. Generally safe but can cause mild digestive issues in massive doses.
Natural Flavouring
NatFlavour  ·  No known concerns
Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).
Calcium Phosphate
E341  ·  −2 pts
Mineral salt used as a firming agent, anti-caking agent, and calcium fortificant in foods.
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Peppermint Oil
PeppermintOil  ·  −3 pts
Essential oil distilled from peppermint leaves, used to flavor gum, candy, and drinks.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
E320  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, EWG
Preservative used to prevent fat spoilage. IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) based on rodent forestomach tumors; IARC itself notes this mechanism is not considered relevant to humans. Not banned by FDA or EFSA, both of which permit it with a set ADI.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
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