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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Peppermint, 3 Pack
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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Peppermint, 3 Pack

Orbit
42 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Peppermint, 3 Pack (42 ct) is a familiar staple in American checkout lanes and the candy & gum aisle, usually shelved near breath mints, dental-care products, and other sugar-free gums. Packaged as three slim, pocket-sized boxes of individually wrapped pieces, it’s designed for grab-and-go use — tossed into purses, glove compartments, lunchboxes, or office drawers. This product fits quick-stop shopping trips, road trips and commutes, back-to-school runs, and last-minute social moments when you want a clean-mouth boost. Orbit’s branding positions it as a confidence product: mainstream, family-friendly, and targeted broadly at teens and adults who want convenient breath-freshening without sugar. Marketing leans on freshness and reliability rather than indulgence or premium craft cues. The label leans into a “sugar-free” health halo, but contains both natural and artificial flavors and no organic certification; it’s not pitched to kids with cartoon mascots but is commonly used by them. In plain terms it’s a highly processed convenience product — gum base, sugar alcohols, intense sweeteners and stabilizers are central to its formulation. Sensory notes: each piece unwraps to a cool, incisive peppermint flavor that delivers an immediate mouth-cleansing tingle; the texture is resilient and chewy, softening slightly as you chew, and the thin plastic and paper wrappers add a discreet ritual of unwrapping. Typical use is post-meal, pre-meeting, or during long drives — a small, practical ritual to signal freshness and composure in everyday American life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 42
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,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Hydrogenated, Starch, Hydrolysate,, Aspartame,, Mannitol,, 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 vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains gum base, multiple industrial sweeteners (sorbitol, aspartame, acesulfame K), hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, flavor systems and preservatives (BHT), which are characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Peppermint, 3 Pack

Health is a bit of a moving target, isn't it? Orbit White Sugarfree Gum is low in calories and contains no added sugars, making it a decent choice for a quick breath freshener or a treat without the guilt. However, if you're looking for something packed with nutrients, gum isn't exactly a superfood.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

Vibe:

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