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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Wintermint, 3 Pack
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Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Wintermint, 3 Pack

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

What You Should Know

Orbit White Sugarfree Gum, Wintermint (3-pack, 42 ct) is a familiar staple in American checkout lanes and gum aisles: small, individually wrapped pieces in compact multi-packs meant to live in pockets, purses, or glove compartments. You’ll typically find it on the candy/gum shelf near mints, breath sprays, and other sugar-free confections, and often spotlighted on endcaps or near registers for impulse buys. This product suits quick errands, road trips, work commutes, and moments when you want a discreet breath refresher after meals or before social interactions. Positioned as a mainstream, mass-market brand, Orbit leans on clean-confidence messaging — sugar-free, minty, and dependable — targeting teens to adults who value convenience, freshness, and affordability rather than artisanal or natural claims. The label sports a ‘sugar-free’ health halo and lists “natural and artificial flavors,” but there are no organic or whole-food certifications; the small-print ingredient list reveals polyols, artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame K), a gum base, and preservatives like BHT. In plain terms this is an industrially manufactured chewing gum built from refined inputs and additives. Sensory-wise, the pieces start firm then soften into a resilient, elastic chew with a cooling, icy wintermint bite that fades slowly; the texture is smooth and non-sticky, engineered for long-lasting flavor. Packaging ritual is instant and habitual: tear open an individually wrapped piece, pop it in, and tuck the wrapper away — a quick polish for breath before a meeting, date, or photo. The product’s convenience and predictability make it a ubiquitous small purchase across supermarket trips.

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?

This gum is ultra-processed: it contains a manufactured gum base, multiple refined polyol sweeteners and intense artificial sweeteners, flavor formulations, and preservatives (BHT), typical of NOVA group 4 products.

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

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, depending on what you're looking for. Orbit Gum is low in calories (just 5 per piece!) and contains no added sugars, making it a guilt-free treat for freshening your breath. However, if you're trying to avoid artificial sweeteners or processed foods, you might want to consider that these ingredients are present.

Perfect For

road-trip
back-to-school
movie-night

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