
Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack, Spearmint
What You Should Know
Wrigley’s Gum, Slim Pack Spearmint is a slim, 15-stick impulse gum sold in small rectangular soft packs that are easy to slip into a pocket or purse. You’ll typically find it at the front end of supermarkets and drugstores — on checkout racks and near mints, breath fresheners, and candy — or together with other gum and candy in the snack aisle. It reads like a classic convenience purchase: a quick grab between errands, tucked into back-to-school supply lists, or tossed into a travel bag for long car rides. The brand trades on decades of American familiarity and everyday utility: a mass-market, iconic gum name that suggests freshness and routine rather than premium indulgence. Marketing skews broad — teens and commuters, office workers and adults who want a quick breath fix — with frequent in-store placement and recognizable green spearmint coloring. The label carries the familiar “naturally and artificially flavored” phrase but no organic certification; the ingredient list includes sugar and artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, and preservatives, and even notes “Produced with genetic engineering,” so any “natural” halo is limited. Sensory-wise the gum is crisp and cooling, a thin, resilient chew that softens quickly and leaves a minty, clean finish; the slim paper-backed pack invites a one- or two-stick ritual after meals, coffee, or smoking. In plain terms this is a highly processed convenience product formulated with industrial gum base, sweeteners, emulsifiers, synthetic flavors and colorants — designed for portability, immediate sensory effect, and frequent repurchase rather than culinary or nutritional value.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Sugar,, Gum, Base,, Dextrose,, Corn, Syrup;, Less, than, 2%, of:, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Glycerol,, Soy, Lecithin,, Aspartame,, Acesulfame, K,, Colors, (Yellow, 5, Lake,, Blue, 1, Lake),, BHT, (to, Maintain, Freshness)..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •BHT - Synthetic preservative
- •Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
- •Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains industrially formulated gum base, multiple additives (artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, emulsifiers) and preservatives, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.
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Common Questions about Wrigley's Gum, Slim Pack, Spearmint
Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? If you're looking for a low-calorie treat, this gum fits the bill with only 10 calories per stick. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so if you're aiming for a whole foods approach, you might want to consider other options.
