Fresh natural spearmint gum

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Is Fresh natural spearmint gum healthy?

Fresh natural spearmint gum scores 76/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This chewing gum uses xylitol as a natural sweetener, which is beneficial for oral health and has a lower glycemic index compared to artificial sweeteners.

How processed is Fresh natural spearmint gum?

Fresh natural spearmint gum is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Fresh natural spearmint gum's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Xylitol counts in its favor; Soy Lecithin is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Fresh natural spearmint gum

Spry
Bioengineered
76 Good

Analysis updated September 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Xlear Inc.
Category Gum
Summary

This chewing gum uses xylitol as a natural sweetener, which is beneficial for oral health and has a lower glycemic index compared to artificial sweeteners. The inclusion of spearmint oil as a natural flavor is also a positive aspect. However, the presence of soy lecithin, a processed emulsifier, and the overall level of processing with multiple additives slightly detract from its overall quality.

Key ingredients 8

Xylitol
Good

A natural sugar alcohol that helps prevent tooth decay by inhibiting the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.

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Gum Base
Neutral

An inert substance used to provide the chewy texture in gum, generally considered safe for consumption.

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Spearmint Oil
Neutral

A natural plant extract used for flavoring.

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Vegetable Glycerin
Neutral

A common humectant derived from plant oils used to maintain moisture and softness.

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Gum Arabic
Neutral

A natural plant exudate used as a stabilizer and binder.

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Calcium Carbonate
Neutral

A dietary mineral used as a texture agent and white pigment.

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Beeswax
Neutral

A natural wax produced by honey bees used here as a glazing agent.

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Soy Lecithin
Bad

Refined emulsifier lecithin (doctrine: 'bad', distinct from seed oils).

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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