Sugar-Free Chewing Gum

Barcode 8410031968569

Yes — Sugar-Free Chewing Gum is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame K, sucralose), flavouring, an acidity regulator (calcium lactate), a bright artificial colour (brilliant blue FCF), and a refined additive baking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids). These industrial ingredients and formulations classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame k, sucralose)
UPF

flavouring

A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
OK

baking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids)
UPF

calcium lactate

Calcium lactate used as an acidity regulator or buffer in foods; an isolated compound used as a food additive.
OK

colour (brilliant blue fcf)

Common questions about Sugar-Free Chewing Gum

Is Sugar-Free Chewing Gum ultra-processed?

Yes — Sugar-Free Chewing Gum is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed additives according to NOVA, including artificial sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame K, sucralose), flavouring, an acidity regulator (calcium lactate), a bright artificial colour (brilliant blue FCF), and a refined additive baking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids). These industrial ingredients and formulations classify it as an ultra-processed food (UPF).

Which ingredients in Sugar-Free Chewing Gum are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Sugar-Free Chewing Gum as ultra-processed markers: flavouring, calcium lactate. 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.