Orbit mints
44
Nutrition Score
Poor

Orbit mints

42211501
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
85
Hazard Score
Healthy
35
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.
Gum Base
GumBase  ·  −1 pts
Insoluble elastomer/resin base of chewing gum.
Calcium Carbonate
CalciumCarb  ·  No known concerns
Common calcium supplement and anti-caking agent. Found naturally in chalk and limestone.
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.
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.
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.
Magnesium Oxide
MgOxide  ·  No known concerns
Mineral compound used as a magnesium supplement and as an anti-caking/acidity regulator in food.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
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