17/24 ingredients recognized
How we scored this
PureScore is the stored composite of ingredient safety (40%), formulation quality (30%), contaminant risk (20%) and label transparency (10%). This label matched 17 of 24 listed ingredients. Unmatched names never wear an Excellent stamp. Methodology
Wintergreen Sugarfree Gum with Green Tea Extract
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Flagged concerns
aspartame
IARC classifies as possibly carcinogenic; neurological effects reported; not for phenylketonurics.
bht to maintain freshness
Possible carcinogen; liver and kidney effects in animals; endocrine activity.
blue 1
May cause chromosomal damage; absorbed through skin.
artificial flavors
Catch-all for synthetic flavor chemicals; regulatory threshold does not address cumulative exposure
acesulfame k
Limited safety data; may affect insulin response; animal studies showed tumor increases.
maltodextrin
Ultra-processed starch derivative; very high glycemic index; may disrupt gut bacteria.
sodium carboxymethylcellulose
Synthetic emulsifier; animal studies link it to microbiome disruption and inflammation.
sucrose fatty acids esters
High glycemic index; promotes inflammation and metabolic disease.
Full ingredient list
Xylitol, sorbitol, chewing gum base, mannitol, maltitol syrup, glycerol, natural and artificial flavors, sucrose fatty acids esters, maltodextrin, aspartame, rice starch, acesulfame k, soya lecithin, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, socralose, green tea extract, coconut fat, xanthan gum, carnauba wax, bht to maintain freshness, gum arabic, color (turmeric), blue 1.
Ingredient analysis
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