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Ice Breaker Crystal Mint Bottle Pack Gum
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Ice Breaker Crystal Mint Bottle Pack Gum

ICE BREAKERS
3.24 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

ICE BREAKERS Ice Cubes Crystal Mint Bottle Pack is the pocket-ready, sugar-free gum you’ll spot near the front of the store — either in the checkout lane countertop racks or on the gum & mints shelf beside breath strips, lozenges, and other gum brands. Packaged as a 40-piece plastic bottle with a flip-top lid, the product markets convenience and shareability. It positions itself for on-the-go adults and teens who want a quick breath-freshening fix — drivers, commuters, office workers, students, and anyone prepping for social moments (dates, meetings, interviews). Branding leans into a clinical-freshness and “sugar free” health halo (the label also cites ADA acceptance), while the ingredients list reveals an industrial formulation: sugar alcohols (xylitol, maltitol, mannitol), gum base, artificial sweeteners and colors, emulsifiers and preservatives. There are no organic or whole-food claims; “natural & artificial flavor” appears in tiny type alongside chemical-sounding additives. Sensory character is a bright, high-intensity mint: small crystalline blue cube pieces that deliver an immediate cool, clean mint burst and then settle to a resilient chew; the experience is long-lasting and hygienic rather than indulgent. The ritual is quick and functional — pop a cube before a meeting, after a meal, on a road trip, or offer pieces around the office. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, formulated breath-freshening confection designed for portability, durability, and consistent flavor rather than culinary or nutritional value.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 40
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

XYLITOL,, GUM, BASE,, MALTITOL, SYRUP,, MANNITOL,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, NATURAL, &, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, MALTODEXTRIN,, MALTITOL,, LECITHIN, (SOY),, ARTIFICIAL, COLOR, (INCLUDING, BLUE, 1, LAKE,, BLUE, 1),, ASPARTAME*,, ACESULFAME, POTASSIUM,, GUM, ACACIA,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, BHT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS),, NEOTAME..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 industrial ingredients and additives (gum base, multiple sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners and colors, preservatives) and is formulated rather than composed of whole foods, fitting the NOVA ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Ice Breaker Crystal Mint Bottle Pack Gum

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This gum is low in calories and sugar, which can be great for freshening breath without adding extra calories to your diet. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and colors, so if you’re trying to avoid those, it might not fit your criteria.

Perfect For

road-trip
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientpracticalrefreshing
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