Mentos

Pepermint gum

Barcode 80809494

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Yes — Pepermint gum is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial sweeteners and additives, including maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol/maltitol syrup, aspartame, acesulfame K, maltodextrin, stabiliser (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (cellulose gum), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and antioxidant (E321). These are extracted, isolated or synthesized additives used in industrial formulations, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

6 ultra-processed markers

UPF

peppermint chewing gum with sweeteners

Peppermint-flavored chewing gum that contains added sweeteners (possibly sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners) for flavor and texture.
UPF

peppermint flaw ingredients: sweeteners (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, manaita maltitol syrup, aspartame, acesulfame k)

List of sweeteners used in peppermint flavor, including sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, maltitol syrup) and artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K).
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.
UPF

flari maltodextrin

Maltodextrin, a highly processed carbohydrate used as a thickener or filler in foods.
UPF

glycerol (stabiliser)

Glycerol (glycerin) used as a humectant and stabiliser in various foods and products; an industrially produced additive.
UPF

emulsifier (soya l e a t coconut fat, thickener (cellulose gum), starch, glazing agent (carnauba wax), antioxidant (e321), contains a source of phenylalanine, laxative risk with excessive consumption, nutrition information per 100g

A complex ingredient list containing emulsifier, thickener, starch, glazing agent, and antioxidant, with added phenylalanine noted; includes nutritional data and a timestamp.

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Common questions about Pepermint gum

Is Pepermint gum ultra-processed?

Yes — Pepermint gum by Mentos is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains several industrial sweeteners and additives, including maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol/maltitol syrup, aspartame, acesulfame K, maltodextrin, stabiliser (glycerol), emulsifier (soya lecithin), thickener (cellulose gum), glazing agent (carnauba wax), and antioxidant (E321). These are extracted, isolated or synthesized additives used in industrial formulations, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Pepermint gum are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 6 ingredients in Pepermint gum as ultra-processed markers: peppermint chewing gum with sweeteners, peppermint flaw ingredients: sweeteners (maltitol, sorbitol, xylitol, manaita maltitol syrup, aspartame, acesulfame k), gum base, flari maltodextrin, glycerol (stabiliser), emulsifier (soya l e a t coconut fat, thickener (cellulose gum), starch, glazing agent (carnauba wax), antioxidant (e321), contains a source of phenylalanine, laxative risk with excessive consumption, nutrition information per 100g. 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.