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Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint
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Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint

Orbit
14 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint, is a compact, brightly packaged chewing gum you’ll most often find hanging on pegs near checkout lanes or shelved with mints, breath sprays and other oral-care impulse buys. Each slim 14-count pack contains individually wrapped pieces designed for quick access in purses, glove compartments and backpack pockets. It’s marketed as a functional, everyday product — a low-calorie, sugar-free refresher positioned for busy adults and teens who want confident, fresh breath on the go. The brand leans into dental credibility (ADA approval for cavity prevention when chewed after meals), convenience and a clean, modern aesthetic rather than playful kid-focused branding or organic/natural claims. The ingredient panel highlights sweetener sugar alcohols (sorbitol, mannitol, xylitol), humectants (glycerol), a gum base and artificial sweeteners and flavors; packaging and copy emphasize ‘‘sugar-free’’ and freshness rather than whole-food or natural credentials. In plain terms this is a highly processed, manufactured confection: a resilient, elastic chew with a glossy surface and a cooling spearmint flavor burst that fades to a milder minty background; texture is springy and long-lasting rather than fibrous or soft. Rituals around this product include popping a piece after meals to freshen breath, chewing through meetings or before dates, and sharing individual pieces with coworkers. The small pack size and stable shelf life make it a staple for travel kits, office drawers and quick convenience purchases, lending a practical, habitual role in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 14
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,, GUM, BASE,, GLYCEROL,, MANNITOL,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVORS;, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, HYDROGENATED, STARCH HYDROLYSATE,, ASPARTAME,, ACESULFAME, K,, SOY, LECITHIN,, XYLITOL,, BHT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SOY LECITHIN - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
No EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 formulations like gum base, multiple sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners/flavors and additives (BHT, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate), consistent with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint

Defining 'healthy' can be tricky! Orbit Spearmint Gum is low in calories (just 5 per piece) and contains no added sugars, which makes it a decent option for a quick breath freshener. However, it does include artificial sweeteners, so if you're avoiding those, it might not fit your definition of healthy.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

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