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Trident 3 Pack, Bubblegum, Sugar Free
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Trident 3 Pack, Bubblegum, Sugar Free

Trident
42 ct
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Trident 3 Pack, Bubblegum, Sugar Free (42 ct) is a brightly packaged chewing gum that you’ll typically find in the gum and breath-fresheners section, near mints, lozenges, and checkout impulse bins. It’s aimed at quick, portable use—kept in purses, glove compartments, school backpacks, and coat pockets for on-the-go breath-freshening. Occasions include after meals, before meetings or dates, on road trips, and as a classroom or back-to-school convenience item. Brand positioning leans into dentist-friendly and sugar-free messaging; Trident markets itself as a practical, low-calorie alternative with cavity-conscious appeal, targeting teens and adults who want fresh breath without sugar. The label emphasizes “sugar free” and the brand’s long heritage, but there are no organic or natural-certification claims; visual cues (bright bubblegum color, playful type) give it a kid-friendly, nostalgic vibe while the sugar-free claim creates a health halo for calorie- and cavity-conscious shoppers. Processing context: this is a highly processed confection made from gum base, polyols, intense sweeteners and multiple additives. Sensory details: the gum offers a resilient, elastic chew with a glossy, slightly waxy mouthfeel; initial burst of sweet, artificial bubblegum flavor that softens with chewing; Red 40 Lake contributes to the pink hue. Packaging is lightweight, pocketable — typically multi-strip blister or flow-wrapped sticks in a branded sleeve — and the ritual is habitual: a single piece popped in before conversation, after a meal, or during long drives. Overall, it’s positioned as convenient, familiar, and engineered for portable freshness.

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,, Xylitol,, Glycerin,, Less, than, 2%, of, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Aspartame,, BHT, (to, Maintain, Freshness),, Citric, Acid,, Mannitol,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Red, 40, Lake,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sucralose..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 Lake - 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?

The product contains gum base, multiple non-nutritive sweeteners (acesulfame potassium, aspartame, sucralose), polyols (sorbitol, xylitol, mannitol), artificial colors and flavorings, and other additives, characteristic of ultra-processed foods. These industrial ingredients and formulations place it in NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Trident 3 Pack, Bubblegum, Sugar Free

When it comes to health, the Trident Bubblegum is low in calories and sugar, which is a win for those looking to curb their sweet tooth without a sugar crash. However, it contains artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so while it’s not a health food per se, it can be a fun treat in moderation. It’s all about balance!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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