Elma Gum Mastic

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Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

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Hazard Score

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Mirella Index

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

Gum base

No known concerns

Tocopherol (Vitamin E)

E306 · No known concerns

Natural vitamin E extract used as an antioxidant in fats and oils. Essential nutrient.

Glucose Syrup

GlucSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Refined sweetener from hydrolysed starch. High glycaemic index; linked to blood sugar spikes.

Chios mastiha

No known concerns

mastic gum

No known concerns

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).

Chios Mastic oil

No known concerns

Menthol (L-Menthol)

Menthol · −3 pts

Mint-derived flavouring/cooling agent.

Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic)

E414 · No known concerns

Natural hardened sap harvested from Acacia trees. Used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in high-end sweets and sodas. High in soluble prebiotic fiber.

Titanium Dioxide

E171 · −15 pts

High health concern Source: EFSA

Used as a white colorant. Banned in the EU due to genotoxicity and DNA damage concerns.

Carnauba Wax

E903 · No known concerns

Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.

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