Wrigley's

Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces)

Barcode 4009900547680

Scanned 13 times by Nomi users

Yes — Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces) is ultra-processed.

This chewing gum is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial sweeteners and additives, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose), sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (gum arabic), humectant (glycerol), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and antioxidant (BHA). These isolated additives and processing aids are characteristic of NOVA class 4 ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

2 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)
OK

flavourings emulsifier (soya lecithin)
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)

Swap it for something less processed

See all Chocolate & Sweets →

Other chocolate & sweets Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces)

Is Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces) ultra-processed?

Yes — Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces) by Wrigley's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This chewing gum is ultra-processed because it contains multiple industrial sweeteners and additives, including artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K, sucralose), sugar alcohols (sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (gum arabic), humectant (glycerol), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and antioxidant (BHA). These isolated additives and processing aids are characteristic of NOVA class 4 ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Extra Spearmint (46 Pieces) as ultra-processed markers: gum base, 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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

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.