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Extra Peppermint - 64g

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Extra Peppermint - 64g

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Barcode: 9300613108638 (EAN / EAN-13)

Common name: Peppermint flavour sugarfree chweing gum

Quantity: 64g

Packaging: Plastic, Jar

Brands: Extra, Wrigley's

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

Labels, certifications, awards: Low or no sugar, No sugar

Stores: Woolworths, Coles, Officeworks

Countries where sold: Australia, New Zealand

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Ingredients

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    19 ingredients

    SORBITOL, MALTITOL, GUM BASE, STARCH, HUMECTANT E422, FLAVOURS, THICKENER (E420), MANNITOL, EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN) SWEETENERS (E951, E950), GLAZING AGENT (E903), ANTIOXIDANT (E321).
    Allergens: Soybeans

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: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E903 - Carnauba wax
    • Additive: E950 - Acesulfame k
    • Additive: E951 - Aspartame
    • Additive: E965 - Maltitol
    • Ingredient: Emulsifier
    • Ingredient: Flavouring
    • Ingredient: Glazing agent
    • Ingredient: Humectant
    • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • E903 - Carnauba wax

    Carnauba wax: Carnauba -; Portuguese: carnaúba [kaʁnɐˈubɐ]-, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera -Synonym: Copernicia cerifera-, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, Maranhão, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and in its pure state, usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm by collecting and drying them, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching the wax.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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: Aspartame -APM- is an artificial non-saccharide sweetener used as a sugar substitute in some foods and beverages. In the European Union, it is codified as E951. Aspartame is a methyl ester of the aspartic acid/phenylalanine dipeptide. A panel of experts set up by the European Food Safety Authority concluded in 2013 that aspartame is safe for human consumption at current levels of exposure. As of 2018, evidence does not support a long-term benefit for weight loss or in diabetes. Because its breakdown products include phenylalanine, people with the genetic condition phenylketonuria -PKU- must be aware of this as an additional source.It was first sold under the brand name NutraSweet. It was first made in 1965, and the patent expired in 1992. It was initially approved for use in food products by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration -FDA- in 1981. The safety of aspartame has been the subject of several political and medical controversies, United States congressional hearings, and Internet hoaxes.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • 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

Ingredients analysis

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.
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    Details of the analysis of the ingredients

    en: SORBITOL, MALTITOL, GUM BASE, STARCH, HUMECTANT (e422), FLAVOURS, THICKENER (e420), MANNITOL, EMULSIFIER (_SOY_ LECITHIN), SWEETENERS (e951, e950), GLAZING AGENT (e903), ANTIOXIDANT (e321)
    1. SORBITOL -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 8.33333333333333 - percent_max: 100
    2. MALTITOL -> en:e965 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. GUM BASE -> en:gum-base - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. STARCH -> en:starch - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9510 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. HUMECTANT -> en:humectant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
      1. e422 -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. FLAVOURS -> en:flavouring - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    7. THICKENER -> en:thickener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. e420 -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    8. MANNITOL -> en:e421 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    9. EMULSIFIER -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. _SOY_ LECITHIN -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    10. SWEETENERS -> en:sweetener - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. e951 -> en:e951 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      2. e950 -> en:e950 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 2.5
    11. GLAZING AGENT -> en:glazing-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. e903 -> en:e903 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
    12. ANTIOXIDANT -> en:antioxidant - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5
      1. e321 -> en:e321 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 5

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 high quantity (12.5%)

      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     		As sold
    per serving (2.8 g)     		Compared to: Sugar-free chewing gum
    Energy 1,010 kj
    (241 kcal)     		28.3 kj
    (7 kcal)     		+44%
    Fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Saturated fat 0 g 0 g -100%
    Carbohydrates 3 g 0.084 g -95%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Fiber ? ?
    Proteins 0 g 0 g -100%
    Salt < 12.5 g < 0.35 g +45,520%
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0 % 0 %
Serving size: 2.8 g

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