Nutrition Score

Mentor Chewing Gum Pure Fresh Bubblegum Sugarfree

80841418
Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.
Hazard Score
Mirella Index
Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)
Ingredients
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.
Mannitol
E421  ·  No known concerns
Sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and anti-caking agent. Laxative at high 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.
Aspartame
E951  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA
Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).
Acesulfame K
E950  ·  −5 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.
Sucralose
E955  ·  −2 pts
Moderate health concern Source: FDA
Artificial sweetener (Splenda). Potential negative impacts on gut microbiome and insulin sensitivity.
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).
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.
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.
pigment
No known concerns
complexes of chlorophyllins copper
No known concerns
Lecithin
E322  ·  No known concerns
Natural emulsifier often derived from soy or eggs. Completely safe.
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