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Nutrition Score

Barkleys Intense chewing gum

8717438745664

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

E953 · −2 pts

Sugar alcohol used in sugar-free sweets.

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.

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.

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.

E951 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: IARC, FDA

Artificial sweetener. Reclassified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans).

E950 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Artificial calorie-free sweetener. Contains methylene chloride; long-term safety remains debated.

GumBase · −1 pts

Insoluble elastomer/resin base of chewing gum.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

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.

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.

E903 · No known concerns

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

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