Peppermint

Ingredient score

3 ingredients worth a closer look

Worth a closer look

• Titanium dioxideModerate concern

  The EU stopped allowing it in food in 2022 because a DNA-damage concern couldn't be ruled out.

  Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

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• AspartameLimited concern

  IARC calls it a possible carcinogen on limited evidence; JECFA and FDA consider it acceptable at typical intake.

  Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.

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• BHTLimited concern

  Animal studies are mixed, and regulators permit it within set limits.

  Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.

  More about BHT

Try instead

• Peppermint Gum 10 No Titanium dioxide, Aspartame, or BHT detected on its label
• Pür gum 10 No Titanium dioxide, Aspartame, or BHT detected on its label
• Enlighten mint 9 No Titanium dioxide, Aspartame, or BHT detected on its label

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Open Food Facts record · updated Aug 16, 2024 · US · 28 g

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