Sugarfree Chewing Gum

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Processed Meats (Gelatine): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Artificial Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Bht To Maintain Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Artificial Colors (Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
• Sugar Alcohols (Xylitol, Sorbitol, Mannitol, +1 more): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.

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 Sugarfree 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.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Chewing Gum Base, Natural And Artificial Flavors; Contains Less Than 2 Percent Of: Gum Arabic, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Carnauba Wax.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Titanium Dioxide).

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.