Is Mentos Pure Fresh Sugar-Free Chewing Gum with Xylitol, Fresh Mint, 50 Piece Bottle Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 3 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • sucrose fatty acid esters
  • lecithin
  • glycerin

sucrose fatty acid esters

Dietitian note

Fatty acid (also called e470, capryl, caprylic adi, lauric acid, myristic acid or palmitic acid) can come from animal or plant sources and may contain alpha-gal when derived from mammals. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

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Description

Fresh mint flavor is immediate and cooling; texture starts firm then softens into a smooth chew. Common uses include breath refreshment after meals, during travel, and in social situations. Reviewers often note convenient resealable packaging, consistent mint intensity, and moderate flavor longevity, with occasional remarks about individual taste preferences noted.

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Ingredients

Xylitol, Sorbitol, Chewing Gum Base, Mannitol, Glycerin, Maltitol Syrup, Maltodextrin, Artificial Flavors, Less than 2 Percent of: Rice Starch, Aspartame, Acesulfame K, Coconut Oil, Sucrose Fatty Acid Esters, Lecithin (Soy), Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Carnauba Wax, Sucralose, Xanthan Gum, Corn Starch, BHT to Maintain Freshness, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 1. May Contain Wheat. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Made for Perfetti Van Melle USA Inc. Erlanger, KY 41018. Product of Italy. 35% Fewer calories than sugared gum. Xylitol is not safe for dogs.

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.

Where to buy

Mentos Pure Fresh Sugar-Free Chewing Gum with Xylitol, Fresh Mint, 50 Piece Bottle is available at 24 retailers

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About this product

Snack · Bottle

Flavor
Minty
Texture
Chewy
Commonly used for
SnackingOn The Go