Mastiha chewing gum
42
Nutrition Score
Poor

Mastiha chewing gum

5202772636424
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
95
Hazard Score
Healthy
39
Mirella Index
Basic
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
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.
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.
Mannitol
E421  ·  No known concerns
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and anti-caking agent. Laxative at high doses.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
E306  ·  No known concerns
Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.
Chios Mastic (Gum/Oil)
MasticGum  ·  No known concerns
Aromatic resin/oil from the Pistacia lentiscus tree grown on Chios, used as a chewing-gum flavour/base ingredient.
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).
Rice Starch
RiceStarch  ·  No known concerns
Starch from rice grains. Mild flavour, gluten-free, used as thickener and coating agent.
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.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
Beeswax
E901  ·  No known concerns
Natural glazing agent from bees. Used as coating on candies and fresh fruit. Safe.
Shellac
E904  ·  −2 pts
Resin secreted by the lac insect, used as a glossy coating on candy and fruit.
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