Sugar-free chewing gum
Trident Bubblegum
28 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 69
Trident Bubblegum scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: glazing agent, humectant and sugar alcohol (polyol). Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Sorbitol: Large amounts can have a laxative effect; the EU requires a label statement above 10% added polyols and the US for some polyols above set intakes. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Trident Bubblegum
Ingredients
- Sorbitol minus 2.5 points
- Gum base minus 2.5 points
- Xylitol minus 2.5 points
- Glycerin minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 263 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 31 = 69
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 263 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1.9 g
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More from Trident
Sources
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org