Wrigley's Extra

Spearmint Flavour

Barcode 4009900482776

Scanned 53 times by Nomi users

Yes — Spearmint Flavour is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, sucralose), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (gum arabic), glazing agent (carnauba wax), antioxidant (BHA), and unspecified flavourings, all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

4 ultra-processed markers

OK

sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame k, sucralose)
UPF

gum base

A non-edible binder used in chewing gums; not a food ingredient by itself when used for chewing gum, though edible gum bases exist in some products.
OK

glycerol (humectant)

Glycerol (glycerine) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods; a simple, mono- and polyalcohol.
OK

thickener (gum arabic)
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.
UPF

soy lecithin

A natural or semi-synthetic phospholipid emulsifier derived from soybeans, used to stabilize mixtures.
UPF

glazing agent (carnauba wax)

Edible wax coating derived from carnauba palm used as a glazing agent on candies and confectionery to give a shiny finish.
OK

antioxidant (bha)

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Common questions about Spearmint Flavour

Is Spearmint Flavour ultra-processed?

Yes — Spearmint Flavour by Wrigley's Extra is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial additives: artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, sucralose), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (gum arabic), glazing agent (carnauba wax), antioxidant (BHA), and unspecified flavourings, all characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Spearmint Flavour are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 4 ingredients in Spearmint Flavour as ultra-processed markers: gum base, flavourings, soy lecithin, glazing agent (carnauba wax). See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.