Breathsavers
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Breathsavers | |
Formal name | Breathsavers |
Classification | Breath mint |
Description | Breath mint |
Form | Disk |
Volume | 1.4cm³ |
Mass | 1.8g |
Density | 1.3 g/cm³ |
Ingredients | Sorbitol, magnesium stearate, artificial flavor, aspartame, medium chain triglycerides, zinc gluconate, artificial color, polysorbate 80 |
Nutrition Information | Per mint: calories 5, fat 0g, sodium 0mg, carbohydrates 2g, sugars 0g, protein 0g |
Active Ingredients | None (but see Neutrazin section in main article) |
Flavors | Peppermint, Spearmint, Wintergreen, Vanilla Mint, Citrus Mist. 3 hour mints are available in Peppermint and Spearmint only. |
Sugar Free? | Yes |
Manufacturer | The Hershey Company |
Year introduced | 1978 |
Slogans / Taglines | |
Related products | None |
Hazards | Phenylalanine (in Aspertame); Food coloring |
Breathsavers is a brand of mint manufactured by the Hershey Company. Breathsavers were introduced in 1978.
[edit] Description
Breathsavers are modified disks. They are packaged in two different ways:
- In the traditional packaging, as a cylindrical roll. 12 mints are contained in each roll.
- In a new form, "Breathsavers 3 Hour Mints", sold in a disc-shaped metal can.
Not a true disk, a Breathsaver is beveled at the outer edges and has a shallow depression in the center, on both sides. Each Breathsaver is counterembossed on one side with the legend "BREATH SAVER" in raised letters about 3mm tall in a circular pattern around the center.
[edit] Neutrazin
The mints are advertised as containing "Neutrazin", an ingredient claimed to neutralize bad breath.[1] It is not stated which ingredients of the ingredient list (see infobox) comprise Neutrazin.
[edit] Sorbitol
The main ingredient found in Breathsavers is sorbitol. It has been known to cause gas, stomach cramps, mild to severe diarrhea and several other side affects. [2] It is not stated how much sorbitol is in a serving but doses as little as 10g have been found to cause diarrhea, bloating, and abdominal pain. [3] It is not recommended to consume more than 3-4 mints in any short period of time.
[edit] References
- ^ Breathsavers Mints - Hershey'S
- ^ SORBITOL - ORAL side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions
- ^ Petition to FDA for Regulatory Action to Revise the Labeling Requirements for Foods Containing Sorbitol ~ CSPI’s Food Safety