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Grape Bubblegum Watermelon Jumbo Gum, 81 GR
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Grape Bubblegum Watermelon Jumbo Gum, 81 GR

PUR
Available at Whole Foods
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this brightly packaged gum in the checkout lane or candy aisle, often grabbed for long drives, school days, or a quick breath-freshen. It gives a playful, nostalgic bubblegum vibe while being positioned as a 'sugar-free' xylitol gum that feels like a slightly healthier treat. The long list of gum base, humectants, acids, flavorings and color concentrates points to industrial formulation and engineered texture typical of highly processed chewing gum.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PIECE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
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

XYLITOL, GUM, BASE, GUM, ARABIC, GLYCEROL, NATURAL, FLAVOURS, CITRIC, ACID, MALIC, ACID, TARTARIC, ACID, CONCENTRATED, SWEET, POTATO, CARNAUBA, WAX, CONCENTRATED, BLACK, CARROT, TOCOPHEROLS, CONCENTRATED, SPIRULINA..

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 multiple industrial ingredients (gum base, glycerol, flavor concentrates, acids, color concentrates and additives) and is an engineered product rather than a whole food. These features and formulated texture are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Grape Bubblegum Watermelon Jumbo Gum, 81 GR

Well, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people! This gum is low in calories and sugar, making it a fun, guilt-free treat if you're looking for something sweet without the extra calories. Just remember, it’s not a meal replacement — it’s a whimsical snack to enjoy in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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$4.99
per package