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Wrigley's 5 Sugarfree Gum, Cooling Peppermint
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Wrigley's 5 Sugarfree Gum, Cooling Peppermint

5
15 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wrigley's 5 Sugarfree Gum, Cooling Peppermint (15-stick pack) is the slim, modern gum you spot hanging on the gum and mint gondola or displayed on the checkout rack next to breath mints, candy bars and other impulse buys. The brand leans into a sensory, high-energy image — icy, intense, and designed for quick refreshment — so it often sits near other youth-oriented, on-the-go oral-care items. It fits shopping trips where convenience and instant freshness matter: commuters grabbing a last-minute pack, students stocking dorm drawers, or road-trippers and movie-goers looking for a palate reset. Wrigley's positions 5 as a sleek, edgy alternative to traditional gum — marketed to teens and young adults who value bold flavor, modern design and performance; ad language centers on stimulation and a shared social moment rather than nutrition. The label carries a clear “sugar-free” claim that creates a health-halo of lower-sugar choice, though there are no organic or “natural-only” certifications and the ingredient list includes both natural and artificial flavors and color additives. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated chewing gum built from a manufactured gum base with multiple additives and artificial sweeteners. Sensory details: each stick is thin and firm, giving a rubbery, resilient chew that softens as it releases cooling peppermint and long-lasting sweeteners; the pack is a compact blister or flip-top sleeve for pocket carry. Rituals around it include popping a stick after a meal, during a commute, before a date, or while watching a film — small, frequent doses of minty stimulation that fit into fast-paced daily life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 15
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Sorbitol,, Gum, Base,, Glycerol,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Hydrogenated, Starch, Hydrolysate,, Aspartame,, Mannitol,, Acesulfame, K,, Soy, Lecithin,, Color, (Blue, 1, Lake),, BHT, (to, Maintain, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains a manufactured gum base, artificial colors, non-nutritive sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), polyols and preservatives like BHT — characteristic of ultra-processed foods designed for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Wrigley's 5 Sugarfree Gum, Cooling Peppermint

When it comes to gum, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. This gum is low in calories (only 5 per piece!) and has no added sugars, making it a decent choice if you're looking for something to freshen your breath without a sugar rush. Just remember, it's not a meal replacement, so think of it as a fun treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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