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Nutrition Score

Chewing Gum mentos pure white

80753605
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
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.
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.
Maltitol Syrup
E965ii  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Modified sugar alcohol sweetener used in 'sugar-free' chocolates and sweets. Notorious for severe laxative effects and bloating.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
potassium acetosulfamate
No known concerns
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.
Triphosphates
E451  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: EFSA
Industrial moisture-retaining agents in processed meats. Linked to vascular calcification and kidney strain when consumed regularly.
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 fatty acid esters
No known concerns
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.
Carnauba Wax
E903  ·  No known concerns
Vegan wax from palm leaves, used to coat confectionery and fruits. Safe.
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.
coloring agents
No known concerns
FCF bright cyan
No known concerns
Curcumin
E100  ·  No known concerns
Natural yellow food coloring derived from turmeric root. Safe and beneficial.
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