Sugar-free chewing gum
Pur Spearmint Gum
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 66
Pur Spearmint Gum scores 66 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, glazing agent, sugar alcohol (polyol) and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Xylitol: 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Spearmint Gum
Ingredients
- Xylitol minus 2.5 points
- Gum base minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Carnauba wax minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 34 = 66
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 2 PIECES (2.8 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
xylitol, gum base, gum arabic, natural flavors, carnauba wax, tocopherols.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Pur
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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