mentos
31
Nutrition Score
Poor

mentos

80832188
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
63
Hazard Score
Use with caution
10
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.
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.
Aspartame
E951  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA
Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
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.
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.
Green Tea Extract
Green Tea Extract  ·  No known concerns
Concentrated antioxidant extract (catechins) from green tea, used as an additive distinct from whole tea leaf.
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.
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.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
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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