Gum
7 products ranked by Scout score-
Greco Gum Premium Mastic Gum#1 NOVA 1 · Minimally processed -
Olympus Gum#2 -
VanMans Chewing Gum Mint#3 NOVA 1 · Minimally processed -
Neuro Memory & Focus gum#4 NOVA 3 · Processed -
Altoids Spearmint Curiously Strong Mints 1.76 oz#5 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed -
Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen#6 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed -
Mentos FRESH MINT SUGARFREE GUM WITH GREEN TEA EXTRACT#7 NOVA 4 · Ultra-processed
Best gum right now
- Greco Gum Premium Mastic Gum 100/100
Scout's analysis: Greco Gum Premium Mastic Gum scores a perfect 100, featuring crystallized resin as its sole beneficial ingredient, which is known for its potential digestive and oral…
- Olympus Gum 88/100
Scout's analysis: Olympus Gum scores an impressive 88/100, indicating a high level of quality with no harmful substances present. While it contains no beneficial ingredients, its…
- VanMans Chewing Gum Mint 88/100
Scout's analysis: VanMans Chewing Gum Mint scores an impressive 88/100, featuring beneficial ingredients such as organic xylitol and grass-fed cattle bone hydroxyapatite, which support…
What to skip
- Mentos FRESH MINT SUGARFREE GUM WITH GREEN TEA EXTRACT 10/100
Scout's analysis: This gum is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature and the presence of multiple artificial sweeteners and additives, including aspartame, acesulfame K, and…
- Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen 12/100
Scout's analysis: This product is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature and the presence of multiple artificial additives, including artificial colors and sweeteners like…
- Altoids Spearmint Curiously Strong Mints 1.76 oz 15/100
Scout's analysis: This product is heavily processed and contains artificial colors such as Blue 1 and Yellow 5, which are linked to potential health concerns like hyperactivity in…
Common questions about gum
What scores highest in gum on Scout?
Greco Gum Premium Mastic Gum leads Scout's gum ranking at 100/100, followed by Olympus Gum (88) and VanMans Chewing Gum Mint (88). Scores compare products within the category on ingredients, processing, packaging and any lab results.
What should I avoid in gum?
Mentos FRESH MINT SUGARFREE GUM WITH GREEN TEA EXTRACT scores 10/100, the lowest of the 7 products Scout has analyzed in gum; next lowest are Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen (12) and Altoids Spearmint Curiously Strong Mints 1.76 oz (15). Each product page lists the ingredients behind the number.
How does Scout score gum?
Every product in gum gets one 1–100 score for comparison within its category: the full ingredient list judged by a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. Lab results are disclosed, not scored. Scout takes no payment for scores or placement.
How Scout scores gum
One 1–100 score per product, judged within its category: every ingredient on the label through a category-specific framework, the published processing level, the packaging, and any credible lab results. No brand pays for a score or a position on this list. Read the full methodology →