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Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Strawberry Remix
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Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Strawberry Remix

Orbit
14 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
34
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Strawberry Remix, is the kind of brightly packaged chewing gum you'll spot in the gum & mints aisle or bay by the checkout, sitting beside other sugar-free gums, breath mints and small confectionery. Its slim 14-count pack slips into a pocket or purse, and many stores also place it near cold beverages and checkout impulse items for quick grabs. This product fits quick-stop shopping occasions — back-to-school runs, road trips, or a grab-before-the-movie moment — and it’s marketed as a convenient breath-freshening boost between meals or before social moments. Orbit’s branding leans on confidence and cleanliness; ad copy emphasizes a “clean, fresh mouth feeling” and a youthful, upbeat persona aimed at teens and young adults who want a low-calorie, sugar-free option. The front label’s “sugarfree” claim creates a light health halo, though there are no organic or natural certifications and the flavor is a mix of natural and artificial flavors. Processing-wise, this is a highly processed, industrially manufactured product made from gum base, polyols and artificial sweeteners and colors. Sensory details: the gum has an elastic, resilient chew with a fast burst of synthetic strawberry flavor that slips into a long-lasting sweet cooling sensation from sorbitol, aspartame and acesulfame K; colors (Red 40) give a candy-like visual cue. Packaging is compact, often a resealable blister or film-wrapped carton, supporting the ritual of popping a stick after lunch, before a date, or while driving to refresh breath and reset flavor between bites.

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,, CITRIC, ACID,, SOY, LECITHIN,, MALIC, ACID,, ACESULFAME, K,, XYLITOL,, BHT, (TO, MAINTAIN, FRESHNESS),, COLORS, (RED, 40,, RED, 40 LAKE)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - 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 like gum base, polyols (sorbitol, mannitol), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), synthetic colors and preservatives (BHT), consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Orbit Sugarfree Gum, Strawberry Remix

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a low-calorie treat to freshen your breath, this gum fits the bill with just 5 calories per piece. However, it’s important to remember that it’s not a substitute for nutritious snacks — it’s more of a fun addition to your day!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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