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Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack, Juicy Fruit
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Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack, Juicy Fruit

Juicy Fruit
15 ct
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
2g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Juicy Fruit Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack 15 ct is the pocket-sized, bright-yellow staple you expect to find near the checkout or in the candy and gum aisle alongside other chewing gums, mints, and impulse-buy confections. It fits conveniently on quick grocery runs, back-to-school lists, road-trip snack packs, and after-lunch runs when someone wants a quick breath-freshening sweet chew. The Juicy Fruit brand leans into a nostalgic, all-American candy heritage — playful, youth-oriented marketing that targets teens, commuters, and anyone chasing a burst of fruity sweetness. Packaging cues are cheerful and child-friendly: small, slim foil-lined packs designed for pockets and backpacks with no organic certification and no overt health claims; the label does include ‘‘natural and artificial flavors’’ but otherwise presents as a classic candy product rather than a health food. Sensory notes: a soft, elastic, slightly waxy gum base releasing an intense, artificial fruit aroma and a quick hit of sweetness that fades to a milder, long-lasting chew; each piece delivers about 10 calories and roughly 2 grams of sugar. Rituals around this gum are casual — popped after meals, before dates or meetings, handed to kids after school, or chewed to pass time in the car. Processing context: industrially manufactured from refined sugars, gum base polymers, synthetic sweeteners, emulsifiers, colors, and preservatives. While not a centerpiece of a meal, this product embodies convenience-driven snacking culture and the engineered flavor experiences of modern packaged confections.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 15
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Sugar,, Gum, Base,, Corn, Syrup,, Dextrose;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Aspartame,, Glycerol,, Soy, Lecithin,, Acesulfame, K,, Hydroxylated, Soy, Lecithin,, Color, Added,, BHT, (to, Maintain, Freshness)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Hydroxylated Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Color Added - 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 refined sugars, industrial gum base, artificial flavors, non-nutritive sweeteners, colors, emulsifiers, and preservatives, all hallmarks of ultra-processed foods. The ingredient list and manufacturing methods indicate a highly processed, formulated snack product.

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Common Questions about Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack, Juicy Fruit

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! Juicy Fruit has only 10 calories and 2 grams of sugar per piece, making it a low-calorie treat. However, it’s sweetened with artificial sweeteners and contains added sugars, so if you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, there are definitely better options out there.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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