Mentos
Fresh Mint Gum
Food & Beverage
47
Avoid
Safety Summary
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Key Concerns
Positive Signals
Score Breakdown
Ingredients (23)
| Ingredient | Risk Level | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| acesulfame k | Caution | See acesulfame potassium. |
| aspartame | Caution | Possible carcinogen (IARC 2B, 2023). Neurotoxicity concerns. |
| bht to maintain freshness | Avoid | Possible carcinogen. Organ toxicity at high doses. |
| blue 1 | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| blue 1 lake | Caution | Brilliant blue. Hyperactivity. Limited safety data. |
| carnauba wax | Low Risk | — |
| chewing gum base | Low Risk | — |
| coconut oil (medium chain triglycerides) | Low Risk | — |
| contains less than 2 percent of: natural and artificial flavors | Beneficial | Undisclosed synthetic chemicals. |
| glycerol | Low Risk | — |
| green tea extract () | Beneficial | — |
| gum arabic | Low Risk | — |
| lecithin (soy) | Low Risk | — |
| maltitol syrup | Low Risk | — |
| maltodextrin | Low Risk | High glycemic index. Blood sugar spikes. |
| mannitol | Low Risk | — |
| rice starch | Low Risk | — |
| sodium carboxymethylcellulose | Low Risk | — |
| sorbitol | Low Risk | — |
| sucralose | Caution | Gut microbiome disruption. DNA damage when heated. |
| sucrose fatty acid esters | Low Risk | — |
| xanthan gum | Low Risk | Generally safe. GI issues at high intake. |
| Xylitol | Low Risk | — |