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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint, 3 Pack
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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint, 3 Pack

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

What You Should Know

Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Spearmint (3-pack, 42-count) is a ubiquitous, bright-blue packaged chewing gum you’ll find in the checkout aisle or the candy/gum aisle alongside other sugar-free mints and breath-care products. Designed for quick refreshment, each individually wrapped piece offers a cool spearmint burst and a resilient, springy chew from a synthetic gum base. The product’s marketing leans on instant confidence and “clean-mouth” messaging—sugarfree, breath-freshening, and convenient—positioning it for busy commuters, students between classes, or anyone reaching for a discreet palate refresher before a meeting or date. Label highlights include a bold “sugarfree” claim and minty imagery that creates a mild health halo, though the ingredient list shows a mix of polyol sweeteners (sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol), artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), glycerol, natural and artificial flavors, and additives like BHT and hydrogenated starch hydrolysate; there is no organic certification or explicit “natural only” positioning. Texture is firm then springy, with a sustained flavor release that fades over time; packaging is lightweight cardboard multipack with individually wrapped sticks for portability and hygiene. The ritual is quick and habitual—pop a piece after a meal, before speaking engagements, during long drives, or while studying to help with focus and fresh breath. In American grocery culture Orbit sits as a mainstream, value-oriented brand under the chewing gum category: recognizable, mass-market, and marketed toward broad, everyday use rather than gourmet or natural-food niches. Processing context: this is an industrially produced, highly processed convenience item made from refined and formulated ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 h87
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 industrial formulations (gum base, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate), multiple sweeteners and flavoring additives (aspartame, acesulfame K, artificial flavors, BHT), characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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

Healthy can be a bit subjective, right? Orbit gum is low in calories and sugar-free, which makes it a decent option for a quick breath freshener. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners, so if you're trying to avoid those, you might want to consider other options.

Perfect For

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