Wrigley's

Wrigley's Extra Peppermint

Barcode 4009900482806

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Yes — Wrigley's Extra Peppermint is ultra-processed.

This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, gum base, emulsifier (soybean lecithin), colour (E171), glazing agent (carnauba wax), thickener (gum arabic), humectant (glycerol), and antioxidant (BHA). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Ingredients

9 ultra-processed markers

UPF

xylitol

A sugar alcohol used as a low-calorie sweetener, commonly found in sugar-free gums and candies.
UPF

sorbitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant in foods, often in sugar-free products.
UPF

aspartame

A low-calorie artificial sweetener (dipeptide) added to foods and drinks to provide sweetness.
UPF

mannitol

A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and texturizing agent in foods and pharmaceuticals.
UPF

acesulfame potassium

A zero-calorie artificial sweetener used to sweeten foods and beverages. Often found in diet sodas and sugar-free products.
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

gum arabic

A natural, edible polysaccharide (arabic gum) used as a thickener and stabilizer in beverages and foods.
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.
OK

glycerol

A simple polyol (glycerin) used as a humectant to retain moisture in foods.
OK

emulsifier soybean lecithin
UPF

titanium dioxide

A white pigment used as a color additive in foods and cosmetics; inorganic compound TiO2.
UPF

carnauba wax

Natural wax from the leaves of Copernicia prunifera (carnauba palm) used as a glaze or coating in foods.
OK

antioxidant bha

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Common questions about Wrigley's Extra Peppermint

Is Wrigley's Extra Peppermint ultra-processed?

Yes — Wrigley's Extra Peppermint by Wrigley's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains multiple industrial additives and artificial sweeteners, including xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame K, gum base, emulsifier (soybean lecithin), colour (E171), glazing agent (carnauba wax), thickener (gum arabic), humectant (glycerol), and antioxidant (BHA). These ingredients go beyond basic culinary components and are characteristic of ultra-processed foods under the NOVA classification.

Which ingredients in Wrigley's Extra Peppermint are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 9 ingredients in Wrigley's Extra Peppermint as ultra-processed markers: xylitol, sorbitol, aspartame, mannitol, acesulfame potassium, gum base, flavourings, titanium dioxide, 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.