Mint

Ingredient score

2 ingredients worth a closer look

Worth a closer look

• Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)Moderate concern

  Some children may be sensitive to mixtures of synthetic colors.

  Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

  More about Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)

• 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.

  More about Aspartame

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• Peppermint Gum 10 No Yellow 5 or Aspartame detected on its label
• Pür gum 10 No Yellow 5 or Aspartame detected on its label
• Enlighten mint 9 No Yellow 5 or Aspartame detected on its label

Ingredients

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USDA FoodData Central record · updated May 4, 2018 · US · 36 g/1.27 oz

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