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Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack, Polar Ice
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Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack, Polar Ice

Extra
15 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Extra Sugarfree Gum Slim Pack in Polar Ice is a pocket-sized breath-freshening staple you’ll commonly find on the gum and mint gondola near checkout lanes, next to other chewing gums, mints, and small impulse buys—or in the candy aisle and convenience stores near registers and beverage coolers. The slim 15-count pack and bright, icy-blue branding telegraph on-the-go freshness: a discreet companion for commuters, students, and anyone who wants a quick palate reset before a meeting, date, or post-meal moment. Label cues lean hard on a “sugar-free” health halo, but there are no organic or natural-only certifications; the ingredient list includes polyols, artificial sweeteners and flavors, an antioxidant (BHT) and artificial color (Blue 1 Lake), so the pack reads as engineered for long-lasting cooling rather than “natural.” Processing context: this is a highly formulated, industrially processed product designed to deliver consistent flavor and extended chew. Sensory details emphasize a clean, sharp icy-mint aroma and a bright cooling tingle on the tongue; texture is pliable and resilient, a soft, rubbery chew that gradually loses intensity but can be kept for long stretches. The ritual is compact and social — pop a piece before conversations, after meals, during road trips, or while studying — and the slim pack is designed to live in back pockets, purses, glove compartments, or backpacks. Extra’s marketing positions the gum as a social confidence booster, aimed at younger adults and frequent travelers who value convenience, freshness and a discreet, reliable product to keep at hand.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
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, HYDROGENATED, STARCH, HYDROLYSATE;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, ASPARTAME,, MANNITOL, SOY, LECITHIN,, ACESULFAME, K,, BHT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS),, COLOR, (BLUE, 1, LAKE)..

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?

The product is industrially formulated with gum base, polyols, artificial sweeteners and flavors, emulsifiers and additives (BHT, artificial color), consistent with Nova category 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack, Polar Ice

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! If you’re looking for a low-calorie treat to freshen your breath without added sugars, this gum fits the bill with just 5 calories per piece. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so it's not exactly a health food — more of a fun, occasional indulgence.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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