Mentos, Chewing Gum
Processing Score
14.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 17 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavoring, plus 2 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
073390012267
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size2 g
Amount per serving
Calories
5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 5mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
16 listed · 8 flagged for reviewXYLITOL, CHEWING GUM BASE, SORBITOL, MANNITOL, GLYCEROL, MALTITOL SYRUP; CONTAINS LESS THAN 2 PERCENT OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GUM ARABIC, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, COLOR (TITANIUM DIOXIDE), ASPARTAME, SOYA LECITHIN, ACESULFAME K, XANTHAN GUM, CARNAUBA WAX, SUCRALOSE. BLUE 1, BHT TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Mentos, Chewing Gum scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Sucralose. Blue 1): Synthetic sweeteners 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, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerol, Soya Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Mentos, Chewing Gum'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Titanium Dioxide).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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