Purely Peppermint Sugar Gum, Peppermint
Processing Score
11.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
012546006248
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Nutrition data isn't available for this product.
Imported and store-brand products often ship without a structured nutrition label, so we leave it blank rather than estimate.
Ingredients
10 listed · 6 flagged for reviewSORBITOL, GUM BASE, XYLITOL, GLYCERIN, NATURAL MINT FLAVOR; LESS THAN 2% OF: ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, ASPARTAME, BHT, NATURAL MENTHOL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SUCRALOSE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Purely Peppermint Sugar Gum, Peppermint scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol, Xylitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Base): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerin, Soy 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 Purely Peppermint Sugar Gum, Peppermint'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Menthol Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Natural Mint Flavor; Less Than 2% Of: Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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