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MENTOS - 100 g

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Barcode: 80730477

Quantity: 100 g

Brands: MENTOS

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Chewing gum, Sugar-free chewing gum, Chewing-gum sans sucres, Confiseries, Snacks sucrés

Labels, certifications, awards: Peu ou pas de sucre, Sans sucre

Stores: Delhaize

Countries where sold: Belgium, France

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Ingredients

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    26 ingredients

    French: zoetstoffen (xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitolstroop, aspartaam, acesulfaam-K), gombasis, stabilisator (glyserol), maltodextrine, aroma's, zetmeel, emulgatoren (secrose-esters van vetzuren, sojalecithine), verdikkingsmiddelen (cellulosegom, xanthaangom), groene thee extract(0,01%), glansmiddel (carnaubawas), antioxidant (E321), kleurstof (briljantblauw FCF).

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Additive: E421 - Mannitol
    • Additive: E967 - Xylitol
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E321 - Butylated hydroxytoluene

    Butylated hydroxytoluene: Butylated hydroxytoluene -BHT-, also known as dibutylhydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, that is useful for its antioxidant properties. European and U.S. regulations allow small amounts to be used as a food additive. In addition to this use, BHT is widely used to prevent oxidation in fluids -e.g. fuel, oil- and other materials where free radicals must be controlled.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E420 - Sorbitol

    Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E421 - Mannitol

    Mannitol: Mannitol is a type of sugar alcohol which is also used as a medication. As a sugar, it is often used as a sweetener in diabetic food, as it is poorly absorbed from the intestines. As a medication, it is used to decrease pressure in the eyes, as in glaucoma, and to lower increased intracranial pressure. Medically, it is given by injection. Effects typically begin within 15 minutes and last up to 8 hours.Common side effects from medical use include electrolyte problems and dehydration. Other serious side effects may include worsening heart failure and kidney problems. It is unclear if use is safe in pregnancy. Mannitol is in the osmotic diuretic family of medications and works by pulling fluid from the brain and eyes.The discovery of mannitol is attributed to Joseph Louis Proust in 1806. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system. The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$1.12 to 5.80 a dose. In the United States, a course of treatment costs $25 to 50. It was originally made from the flowering ash and called manna due to its supposed resemblance to the Biblical food. Mannitol is on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned drug list due to concerns that it may mask other drugs.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E967 - Xylitol

    Xylitol: Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. The name derives from Ancient Greek: ξύλον, xyl[on], "wood" + suffix -itol, used to denote sugar alcohols. Xylitol is categorized as a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol -specifically an alditol-. It has the formula CH2OH-CHOH-3CH2OH. It is a colorless or white solid that is soluble in water. Use of manufactured products containing xylitol may reduce tooth decay.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil content unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: fr:zoetstoffen, fr:maltitolstroop, fr:aspartaam, fr:acesulfaam-k, fr:gombasis, fr:stabilisator, fr:glyserol, fr:aroma-s, fr:zetmeel, fr:emulgatoren, fr:secrose-esters-van-vetzuren, fr:sojalecithine, fr:verdikkingsmiddelen, fr:cellulosegom, fr:xanthaangom, fr:groene-thee-extract, fr:glansmiddel, fr:carnaubawas, fr:antioxidant, fr:kleurstof, fr:briljantblauw-fcf

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: fr:zoetstoffen, fr:maltitolstroop, fr:aspartaam, fr:acesulfaam-k, fr:gombasis, fr:stabilisator, fr:glyserol, fr:aroma-s, fr:zetmeel, fr:emulgatoren, fr:secrose-esters-van-vetzuren, fr:sojalecithine, fr:verdikkingsmiddelen, fr:cellulosegom, fr:xanthaangom, fr:groene-thee-extract, fr:glansmiddel, fr:carnaubawas, fr:antioxidant, fr:kleurstof, fr:briljantblauw-fcf

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    Vegetarian status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: fr:zoetstoffen, fr:maltitolstroop, fr:aspartaam, fr:acesulfaam-k, fr:gombasis, fr:stabilisator, fr:glyserol, fr:aroma-s, fr:zetmeel, fr:emulgatoren, fr:secrose-esters-van-vetzuren, fr:sojalecithine, fr:verdikkingsmiddelen, fr:cellulosegom, fr:xanthaangom, fr:groene-thee-extract, fr:glansmiddel, fr:carnaubawas, fr:antioxidant, fr:kleurstof, fr:briljantblauw-fcf

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    fr: zoetstoffen (xylitol, sorbitol, mannitol, maltitolstroop, aspartaam, acesulfaam-K), gombasis, stabilisator (glyserol), maltodextrine, aroma's, zetmeel, emulgatoren (secrose-esters van vetzuren, sojalecithine), verdikkingsmiddelen (cellulosegom, xanthaangom), groene thee extract 0.01%, glansmiddel (carnaubawas), antioxidant (e321), kleurstof (briljantblauw FCF)
    1. zoetstoffen -> fr:zoetstoffen - percent_min: 8.33333333333333 - percent_max: 99.92
      1. xylitol -> en:e967 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 1.38888888888889 - percent_max: 99.92
      2. sorbitol -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 49.995
      3. mannitol -> en:e421 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.33
      4. maltitolstroop -> fr:maltitolstroop - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 24.9975
      5. aspartaam -> fr:aspartaam - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 19.998
      6. acesulfaam-K -> fr:acesulfaam-k - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.665
    2. gombasis -> fr:gombasis - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 49.965
    3. stabilisator -> fr:stabilisator - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 33.3133333333333
      1. glyserol -> fr:glyserol - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3133333333333
    4. maltodextrine -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 24.9875
    5. aroma's -> fr:aroma-s - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 19.992
    6. zetmeel -> fr:zetmeel - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 16.6616666666667
    7. emulgatoren -> fr:emulgatoren - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 14.2828571428571
      1. secrose-esters van vetzuren -> fr:secrose-esters-van-vetzuren - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2828571428571
      2. sojalecithine -> fr:sojalecithine - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14142857142857
    8. verdikkingsmiddelen -> fr:verdikkingsmiddelen - percent_min: 0.01 - percent_max: 12.49875
      1. cellulosegom -> fr:cellulosegom - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.49875
      2. xanthaangom -> fr:xanthaangom - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.249375
    9. groene thee extract -> fr:groene-thee-extract - percent_min: 0.01 - percent: 0.01 - percent_max: 0.01
    10. glansmiddel -> fr:glansmiddel - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01
      1. carnaubawas -> fr:carnaubawas - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01
    11. antioxidant -> fr:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01
      1. e321 -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01
    12. kleurstof -> fr:kleurstof - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01
      1. briljantblauw FCF -> fr:briljantblauw-fcf - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.01

Nutrition

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    Nutrient levels

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      Sugars in low quantity (0%)

      What you need to know
      • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

      Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
      • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
      • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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      Salt in low quantity (0%)

      What you need to know
      • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
      • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
      • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.

      Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
      • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
      • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		Compared to: Chewing-gum-sans-sucres
    Energy 757 kj
    (181 kcal)     		+12%
    Fat 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g -100%
    Carbohydrates 73 g +12%
    Sugars 0 g -100%
    Fiber ?
    Proteins 0 g -100%
    Salt 0 g -100%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

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