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Chewing gum pure fresh – Mentos – 100g

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Chewing gum pure fresh – Mentos – 100g

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Barcode:
80935490

Quantity: 100g

Brands: Mentos

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Chewing gum, Sugar-free chewing gum

Countries where sold: France

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Health

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 (0.03%)

      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: Sugar-free chewing gum
    Energy 763 kj
    (183 kcal)     		+9%
    Fat 0.2 g -17%
    Saturated fat 0.2 g +35%
    Carbohydrates 73 g +12%
    Sugars 0 g -100%
    Polyols (sugar alcohols) 69 g +4%
    Fiber -
    Proteins 0 g -100%
    Salt 0.03 g +2%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 %

Ingredients

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    28 ingredients

    French: édulcorants (xylitol (32%), sorbitol, mannitol, sirop de maltitol, aspartame, acésulfame-K), gomme base, stabilisant (glycérol), maltodextrine, arômes, fécule, émulsifiants (sucroesters d'acides gras, lécithines (soja)), épaississant (gomme de cellulose, gomme xanthane), agent d'enrobage (cire de carnuauba), huile de noix de coco, antioxydant (E321), colorant (bleu brillant FCF).
    Allergens: Soybeans

    • Ingredient information

      • Sweetener: 50.0% (estimate)

      • — E967: 32.0%

      • — E420: 9.0% (estimate)

      • — E421: 4.5% (estimate)

      • — E965ii: 2.2% (estimate)

      • — E951: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E950: < 2% (estimate)

      • Gum base: 25.0% (estimate)

      • Stabiliser: 12.5% (estimate)

      • — E422: 12.5% (estimate)

      • Maltodextrin: 6.2% (estimate)

      • Flavouring: 3.1% (estimate)

      • Starch: < 2% (estimate)

      • Emulsifier: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E473: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E322: < 2% (estimate)

      • —— Soya lecithin: < 2% (estimate)

      • Thickener: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E466: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E415: < 2% (estimate)

      • Glazing agent: < 2% (estimate)

      • — cire-de-carnuauba: < 2% (estimate)

      • Oil: < 2% (estimate)

      • — Coconut oil: < 2% (estimate)

      • Antioxidant: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E321: < 2% (estimate)

      • Colour: < 2% (estimate)

      • — E133: < 2% (estimate)

Food processing

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    Ultra-processed foods

    19 ultra-processing markers

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

    • Additive: E133 - Brilliant blue FCF
    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E415 - Xanthan gum
    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Additive: E421 - Mannitol
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
    • Additive: E473 - Sucrose esters of fatty acids
    • Additive: E950 - Acesulfame k
    • Additive: E951 - Aspartame
    • Additive: E965 - Maltitol
    • Additive: E967 - Xylitol
    • Ingredient: Colour
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glazing agent
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin
    • Ingredient: Sweetener
    • Ingredient: Thickener

    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

  • E133 - Brilliant blue FCF

    Brilliant Blue FCF: Brilliant Blue FCF -Blue 1- is an organic compound classified as a triarylmethane dye and a blue azo dye, reflecting its chemical structure. Known under various commercial names, it is a colorant for foods and other substances. It is denoted by E number E133 and has a color index of 42090. It has the appearance of a blue powder. It is soluble in water, and the solution has a maximum absorption at about 628 nanometers.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

  • E322 - Lecithins

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E415 - Xanthan gum

    Xanthan gum (E415) is a natural polysaccharide derived from fermented sugars, often used in the food industry as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

    This versatile food additive enhances texture and prevents ingredient separation in a wide range of products, including salad dressings, sauces, and gluten-free baked goods.

    It is considered safe for consumption even at high intake amounts.

  • 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

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Carboxymethyl cellulose: Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E473 - Sucrose esters of fatty acids

  • E950 - Acesulfame k

    Acesulfame potassium: Acesulfame potassium - AY-see-SUL-faym-, also known as acesulfame K -K is the symbol for potassium- or Ace K, is a calorie-free sugar substitute -artificial sweetener- often marketed under the trade names Sunett and Sweet One. In the European Union, it is known under the E number -additive code- E950. It was discovered accidentally in 1967 by German chemist Karl Clauss at Hoechst AG -now Nutrinova-. In chemical structure, acesulfame potassium is the potassium salt of 6-methyl-1‚2,3-oxathiazine-4-3H--one 2‚2-dioxide. It is a white crystalline powder with molecular formula C4H4KNO4S and a molecular weight of 201.24 g/mol.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E951 - Aspartame

    Aspartame (E951) is a low-calorie artificial sweetener composed of two amino acids.

    It is used as a sugar substitute in thousands of "sugar-free" or "diet" products, such as carbonated soft drinks, chewing gum, yogurts, and tabletop sweeteners, to provide sweetness without the calories of sugar.

    Despite being one of the most rigorously tested food additives, its safety remains controversial. While major regulatory bodies like the FDA and EFSA deem it safe for the general public, the IARC has classified it as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" (Group 2B). It must also be avoided by individuals with the genetic condition phenylketonuria (PKU).

  • E965 - Maltitol

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965ii - Maltitol syrup

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    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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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Gum base, fr:cire-de-carnuauba

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Gum base, fr:cire-de-carnuauba

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    fr: édulcorants (xylitol 32%, sorbitol, mannitol, sirop de maltitol, aspartame, acésulfame-K), gomme base, stabilisant (glycérol), maltodextrine, arômes, fécule, émulsifiants (sucroesters d'acides gras, lécithines (lécithines de soja)), épaississant (gomme de cellulose, gomme xanthane), agent d'enrobage (cire de carnuauba), huile (huile de noix de coco), antioxydant (e321), colorant (bleu brillant FCF)
    1. édulcorants -> en:sweetener – percent_estimate: 50
      1. xylitol -> en:e967 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent: 32
      2. sorbitol -> en:e420 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 9
      3. mannitol -> en:e421 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 4.5
      4. sirop de maltitol -> en:e965ii – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 2.25
      5. aspartame -> en:e951 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 1.125
      6. acésulfame-K -> en:e950 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 1.125
    2. gomme base -> en:gum-base – percent_estimate: 25
    3. stabilisant -> en:stabiliser – percent_estimate: 12.5
      1. glycérol -> en:e422 – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_estimate: 12.5
    4. maltodextrine -> en:maltodextrin – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 6.25
    5. arômes -> en:flavouring – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_estimate: 3.125
    6. fécule -> en:starch – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 – percent_estimate: 1.5625
    7. émulsifiants -> en:emulsifier – percent_estimate: 0.78125
      1. sucroesters d'acides gras -> en:e473 – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_estimate: 0.390625
      2. lécithines -> en:e322 – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – percent_estimate: 0.390625
        1. lécithines de soja -> en:soya-lecithin – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – ciqual_food_code: 42200 – percent_estimate: 0.390625
    8. épaississant -> en:thickener – percent_estimate: 0.390625
      1. gomme de cellulose -> en:e466 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 0.1953125
      2. gomme xanthane -> en:e415 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 0.1953125
    9. agent d'enrobage -> en:glazing-agent – percent_estimate: 0.1953125
      1. cire de carnuauba -> fr:cire-de-carnuauba – percent_estimate: 0.1953125
    10. huile -> en:oil – vegan: maybe – vegetarian: maybe – from_palm_oil: maybe – percent_estimate: 0.09765625
      1. huile de noix de coco -> en:coconut-oil – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – from_palm_oil: no – ciqual_food_code: 16040 – percent_estimate: 0.09765625
    11. antioxydant -> en:antioxidant – percent_estimate: 0.048828125
      1. e321 -> en:e321 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 0.048828125
    12. colorant -> en:colour – percent_estimate: 0.048828125
      1. bleu brillant FCF -> en:e133 – vegan: yes – vegetarian: yes – percent_estimate: 0.048828125

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