
Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack, Spearmint
What You Should Know
Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack in Spearmint is a pocket-sized breath freshener you often spot in American grocery stores on crowded checkout displays and in the candy/gum aisle near mints, cough drops, and other on-the-go treats. The slim plastic sleeve is designed for commuters and students — easy to slip into a pocket or backpack — and the ritual of popping a translucent, rubbery piece into your mouth after a meal or before a meeting is quietly social: you share a piece with a friend, offer one at the checkout, or stash a few for a road trip. Brand messaging leans on freshness, social connection, and everyday convenience rather than culinary pedigree; Extra positions itself as a mainstream, widely distributed brand aimed at teens, young adults, and busy professionals who want quick breath control without sugar. The label carries a health halo from the “sugar-free” claim while also listing both “natural and artificial flavors,” and there is no organic certification — the product reads as mass-market and functional rather than artisanal or natural. In plain terms, this gum is highly processed: it’s made from a gum base plus a suite of humectants, polyols, intense sweeteners, preservatives, and colorants formulated in an industrial setting. Sensory notes: a firm, elastic chew that softens with saliva, a sustained cooling spearmint flavor driven by concentrated flavorings, slight sweetness without sugar, and a faint chemical aftertaste some people notice from artificial sweeteners and BHT. Use occasions range from post-meal breath freshening to on-the-go minting between social interactions.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sorbitol,, Gum, Base,, Glycerol,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Hydrogenated, Starch, Hydrolysate,, Aspartame,, Mannitol,, Acesulfame, K,, Soy, Lecithin,, BHT, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Colors, (Turmeric,, Blue, 1, Lake)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrial ingredients (gum base, humectants, polyols) and multiple artificial sweeteners, flavors, preservatives, and colorants typical of ultraprocessed foods. Formulated and manufactured through multiple industrial processes rather than made from whole foods.
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Common Questions about Extra Sugarfree Gum, Slim Pack, Spearmint
Defining 'healthy' can be a bit tricky! If you're looking for a low-calorie way to freshen your breath, this gum fits the bill with just 5 calories per piece. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your personal health goals!
