Chewing Gum mentos pure white
29
Nutrition Score
Poor

Chewing Gum mentos pure white

80753605
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
59
Hazard Score
Use with caution
7
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.
Maltitol
E965  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Sugar alcohol sweetener. Safe for teeth but causes digestive gas, bloating, and laxative effects in moderate doses.
Maltitol Syrup
E965ii  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Modified sugar alcohol sweetener used in 'sugar-free' chocolates and sweets. Notorious for severe laxative effects and bloating.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
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.
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).
Maltodextrin
MaltodextrinIng  ·  −4 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA
Highly processed starch derivative. Very high glycaemic index, used as filler and thickener.
Triphosphates
E451  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Industrial moisture-retaining agents in processed meats. Linked to vascular calcification and kidney strain when consumed regularly.
Starch
Starch  ·  No known concerns
Generic starch, source unspecified on the label (not further identified as corn, potato, wheat, etc).
Soy Lecithin
SoyLecithin  ·  No known concerns
Contains soybeans
Emulsifier derived from soybean oil. Widely used in chocolate and baked goods. Generally safe.
Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids
E473  ·  −2 pts
Emulsifier derived from sugar and fatty acids, used to blend ingredients in baked goods and dairy products.
Xanthan Gum
E415  ·  No known concerns
Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose
E466  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Thickener and texturizer. Linked in recent studies to alterations in intestinal barriers.
Coconut Oil
CoconutOil  ·  −3 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. High in saturated fat.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
E321  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Preservative similar to BHA. Linked to liver issues and risk of tumor promotion in high animal doses.
Brilliant Blue FCF
E133  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Synthetic blue dye. Monitored for allergic reactions and localized cell toxicity potential.
Curcumin
E100  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow food coloring derived from turmeric root. Safe and beneficial.
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