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Ice Breakers Sugar-Free Mints - Wintergreen
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Ice Breakers Sugar-Free Mints - Wintergreen

Ice Breakers
1.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ice Breakers Sugar-Free Mints — Wintergreen arrive in a small snap-close tin you’ll usually find on the gum and mint aisle or near checkout lanes alongside breath sprays, gum and other portable breath-care products. Brightly branded and compact, the tin is designed to sit in a purse, glove compartment or desk drawer for on-the-go use. These mints are pitched for quick confidence boosts: pre-meeting, pre-date, between classes or anytime you want a discreet hit of freshness. The brand leans on convenience and modern convenience-culture, targeting busy adults and students who value low-calorie, sugar-free options and instant oral refreshment. Marketing emphasizes “sugar-free” and minty potency rather than natural or organic credentials; ingredient and label cues (artificial flavors, colors, and the aspartame warning for phenylketonurics) make no claims about being natural. In plain processing terms, these are an industrially formulated, highly processed breath mint made with polyols, sweetener blends and multiple additives. Sensory details: each tiny, hard pellet has a cooling crystal crunch on the exterior and dissolves to a smooth, cooling wintergreen oiliness with a lingering sweet coolness from sugar alcohols and aspartame. The tin’s dispensing ritual — flip, shake one or two into the mouth — is part of its everyday utility: a quick, discreet ritual before speaking or socializing. This product fits squarely into American convenience-snacking culture, where portability, immediate effect and low-calorie positioning often outweigh ingredient simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 53
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Maltitol,, Maltodextrin,, Artificial, Flavor,, Aspartame*,, Magnesium, Stearate,, Gum, Acacia,, Lecithin, (Soy),, Artificial, Color, (Blue, 1,, Yellow, 5)., *Phenylketonurics:, Contains, Phenylalanine..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Lecithin (Soy) - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 (sorbitol, maltitol, maltodextrin, artificial flavor/color, aspartame) and is manufactured as a ready-to-consume formulated product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Ice Breakers Sugar-Free Mints - Wintergreen

When we talk about health, it really depends on what you're comparing it to. Ice Breakers mints are low in calories and sugar-free, which can be a plus if you're looking to freshen your breath without the guilt. However, they do contain artificial sweeteners, which some folks prefer to avoid. So, if you're looking for a quick breath fix, they can fit the bill, but moderation is key!

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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