Normal Wrigley's Spearmint Gum does not contain Xylitol. Here are the ingredients:
SUGAR, GUM BASE, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP; LESS THAN 2% OF: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, GLYEROL, SOY LECITHIN, Aspartame, ACESULFAME K, COLORS (YELLOW 5 LAKE, BLUE 1 LAKE), BHT (TO MAINTAIN FRESHNESS). PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE.
If you're looking for Xylitol Gum, you should check out www.Xlear.com. They have 100% Xylitol gum that promotes dental health (which I'm guessing is why you are asking about Xylitol gum).
You can get a 100-piece package for around $8.
http://www.xlear.com/xylitol-gum.aspx
I checked this for myself and Eclipse does not appear to contain xylitol (at least my particular flavor "polar ice." I checked due to a story I read regarding it being highly toxic to dogs, and well, I have a dog. It seems Eclipse uses "Maltitol" as a sugar substitute instead. All the same, I don't plan on giving my dog gum. Hope this helps.
It probable does contain xylitol and or sorbitol. These are the main sweeteners in sugar free gum. Most sugar free gum contains both. Having xylitol in gum may help prevent cavities. So it is a good idea to chew gum that contains xylitol. One gum that is healthy to chew is spry gum. You can buy this gum at http://www.xlear.com. They have a lot of products that contain xylitol. Check it out.
Flavors of gum that have Xylitol in them, does not last very long as with those that contain aspartame. Xylitol is a natural sweetener.
Yes, Trident Layers gum does contain xylitol as a sweetener. Xylitol is typically used in sugar-free gum to provide sweetness without contributing to tooth decay.
Yes, Freedent gum typically does not contain xylitol. It usually uses sorbitol as a sweetener instead.
There is research on whether or not xylitol can prevent dental caries. From everything that I have read it can help prevent dental caries especially if you chew gum that contains xylitol. Check out www.xlear.com. They have products that contain xylitol.
Xylitol can be found in sugar-free gum, mints, toothpaste, and some oral care products. It is also used as a sweetener in some candies, baked goods, and dietary supplements.
No, xylitol is a sugar alcohol that does not contain fructose. It is commonly used as a sugar substitute in products like chewing gum and toothpaste because it has a sweet taste but is not metabolized by bacteria in the mouth.
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Eclipse gum was launched in 1999
The chemicals used in Trident gum are: -Xylitol -Sorbitol -Acesulfame potassium -Sucralose -Mannitol