Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen

Common questions

Is Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen healthy?

Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen scores 12/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the lower scores in Scout's catalog. This product is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature and the presence of multiple artificial additives, including artificial colors and sweeteners like aspartame and neotame.

How processed is Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen?

Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

How does Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen compare to other gum?

Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen ranks #6 of 7 gum in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Greco Gum Premium Mastic Gum at 100/100.

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Ice Breakers ice cubes wintergreen

Ice Breakers
12 Poor

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 9
Owned by The Hershey Company
Category Gum
Summary

This product is heavily penalized due to its ultra-processed nature and the presence of multiple artificial additives, including artificial colors and sweeteners like aspartame and neotame. The use of synthetic ingredients and preservatives such as BHT raises health concerns, and the high level of processing further impacts its nutritional quality negatively.

Key ingredients 7

Xylitol
Neutral

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener that does not cause tooth decay, making it a common ingredient in sugar-free products.

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Gum Base
Neutral

Gum base provides the chewy texture in gum and candies; it is a standard ingredient in chewing products.

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Maltitol Syrup
Neutral

Maltitol syrup is a sugar alcohol used to add sweetness without raising blood sugar levels significantly.

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Mannitol
Neutral

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that acts as a sweetener and texturizer in confections and candies.

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Natural & Artificial Flavor
Neutral

This ingredient combines natural and artificial flavors to give the product its distinctive wintergreen taste.

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Artificial Color (Including Yellow 5 Lake)
Neutral

Artificial colors are added to enhance visual appeal and make the product more attractive to consumers.

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Blue 1
Neutral

Blue 1 is a synthetic dye used to give the product its vibrant color, common in many candies and confections.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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