Chewing Gum, Spearmint

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Chewing Gum, Spearmint scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht To Maintain Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Sugar Alcohols (Xylitol, Sorbitol, Mannitol, +1 more): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Chewing Gum Base, Gum Arabic, Carnauba Wax Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Gum & Mints, this product is more processed than about 23% of the 1,470 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Chewing Gum, Spearmint's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Glycerol, Soya Lecithin.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Green Tea Extract.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Colors (Titanium Dioxide, Turmeric).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.