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Dental gum - Lotus Brands Inc.

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Dental gum - Lotus Brands Inc.

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Barcode: 0000360054002 (EAN / EAN-13) 000360054002 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Lotus Brands Inc.

Brand owner: Lotus Brands, Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Confectioneries, Chewing gum, Sugar-free chewing gum

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

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    18 ingredients

    Sorbitol, gum base, maltitol syrup, xylitol, natural cinnamon flavor, dicalcium phosphate, glycerine, sodium bicarbonate, vitamin c (as calcium ascorbate), vitamin e (as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), maltodextrin, vitamin a (as palmitate), carnauba wax, soy lecithin, citrus extract.
    Allergens: Soybeans

Food processing

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    Ultra processed foods

    Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

    • Additive: E322 - Lecithins
    • Additive: E420 - Sorbitol
    • Additive: E422 - Glycerol
    • Additive: E903 - Carnauba wax
    • Additive: E965 - Maltitol
    • Additive: E967 - Xylitol
    • Ingredient: Maltodextrin

    Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

    1. Unprocessed or minimally processed foods
    2. Processed culinary ingredients
    3. Processed foods
    4. Ultra processed foods

    The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

    → Learn more about the NOVA classification

Additives

  • E322 - Lecithins

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E322i - Lecithin

    Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

    Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

    They do not present any known health risks.

  • E341 - Calcium phosphates

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E341ii - Dicalcium phosphate

    Calcium phosphate: Calcium phosphate is a family of materials and minerals containing calcium ions -Ca2+- together with inorganic phosphate anions. Some so-called calcium phosphates contain oxide and hydroxide as well. They are white solids of nutritious value.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E420 - Sorbitol

    Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E422 - Glycerol

    Glycerol: Glycerol -; also called glycerine or glycerin; see spelling differences- is a simple polyol compound. It is a colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and non-toxic. The glycerol backbone is found in all lipids known as triglycerides. It is widely used in the food industry as a sweetener and humectant and in pharmaceutical formulations. Glycerol has three hydroxyl groups that are responsible for its solubility in water and its hygroscopic nature.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E500 - Sodium carbonates

    Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

    Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

    Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

  • E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

    Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

    When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

    It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

  • E903 - Carnauba wax

    Carnauba wax: Carnauba -; Portuguese: carnaúba [kaʁnɐˈubɐ]-, also called Brazil wax and palm wax, is a wax of the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera -Synonym: Copernicia cerifera-, a plant native to and grown only in the northeastern Brazilian states of Piauí, Ceará, Maranhão, Bahia, and Rio Grande do Norte. It is known as "queen of waxes" and in its pure state, usually comes in the form of hard yellow-brown flakes. It is obtained from the leaves of the carnauba palm by collecting and drying them, beating them to loosen the wax, then refining and bleaching the wax.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965 - Maltitol

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E965ii - Maltitol syrup

    Maltitol: Maltitol is a sugar alcohol -a polyol- used as a sugar substitute. It has 75–90% of the sweetness of sucrose -table sugar- and nearly identical properties, except for browning. It is used to replace table sugar because it is half as caloric, does not promote tooth decay, and has a somewhat lesser effect on blood glucose. In chemical terms, maltitol is known as 4-O-α-glucopyranosyl-D-sorbitol. It is used in commercial products under trade names such as Lesys, Maltisweet and SweetPearl.
    Source: Wikipedia

  • E967 - Xylitol

    Xylitol: Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener. The name derives from Ancient Greek: ξύλον, xyl[on], "wood" + suffix -itol, used to denote sugar alcohols. Xylitol is categorized as a polyalcohol or sugar alcohol -specifically an alditol-. It has the formula CH2OH-CHOH-3CH2OH. It is a colorless or white solid that is soluble in water. Use of manufactured products containing xylitol may reduce tooth decay.
    Source: Wikipedia

Ingredients analysis

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    Palm oil free

    No ingredients containing palm oil detected

    Unrecognized ingredients: Natural-cinnamon-flavor

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    Vegan status unknown

    Unrecognized ingredients: Gum base, Natural-cinnamon-flavor, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, D-alpha tocopheryl acetate

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    Unrecognized ingredients: Gum base, Natural-cinnamon-flavor, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, D-alpha tocopheryl acetate

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    : Sorbitol, gum base, maltitol syrup, xylitol, natural cinnamon flavor, dicalcium phosphate, glycerine, sodium bicarbonate, vitamin c (as calcium ascorbate), vitamin e (as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate), maltodextrin, vitamin a (as palmitate), carnauba wax, soy lecithin, citrus extract
    1. Sorbitol -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100
    2. gum base -> en:gum-base - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50
    3. maltitol syrup -> en:e965ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333
    4. xylitol -> en:e967 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25
    5. natural cinnamon flavor -> en:natural-cinnamon-flavor - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20
    6. dicalcium phosphate -> en:e341ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667
    7. glycerine -> en:e422 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143
    8. sodium bicarbonate -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 12.5
    9. vitamin c -> en:vitamin-c - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
      1. as calcium ascorbate -> en:e302 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 11.1111111111111
    10. vitamin e -> en:vitamin-e - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
      1. as d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate -> en:d-alpha-tocopheryl-acetate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10
    11. maltodextrin -> en:maltodextrin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 9.09090909090909
    12. vitamin a -> en:vitamin-a - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
      1. as palmitate -> en:retinyl-palmitate - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 8.33333333333333
    13. carnauba wax -> en:e903 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.69230769230769
    14. soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 7.14285714285714
    15. citrus extract -> en:citrus-fruit-extract - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 6.66666666666667

Nutrition

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    Nutrient levels

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      Sugars in low quantity (0%)

      What you need to know
      • A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.

      Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
      • Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
      • Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
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      Salt in moderate quantity (1.5%)

      What you need to know
      • A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
      • Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
      • Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.

      Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
      • Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
      • Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.

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    Nutrition facts

    Nutrition facts As sold
    for 100 g / 100 ml     		As sold
    per serving (2 PIECES (2.5 g))     		Compared to: Sugar-free chewing gum
    Energy 837 kj
    (200 kcal)     		20.9 kj
    (5 kcal)     		+8%
    Fat 0 g 0 g
    Salt 1.5 g 0.038 g +1,376,047%
    Carbohydrates 80 g 2 g +24%
    Sugars 0 g 0 g -100%
    Proteins 0 g 0 g
    Vitamin A 15,000 µg 375 µg
    Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 600 mg 15 mg
    Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis) 0.006 % 0.006 %
Serving size: 2 PIECES (2.5 g)

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