You might remember that last year I reviewed a gum brand called Pur, well they have expanded to selling mints as well! Much like the gum, they are all about providing the public with Aspartame free products that taste good and are not loaded with chemicals. Much like the gums, the mints are sweetened with Xylitol that is a natural sugar alcohol made from non GMO corn that is grown in Europe. They are safe for pregnant woman, Gluten Free,Certified Vegan,Diabetic Friendly and Nut and Soy Free.
Here are some interesting facts about Xylitol:
Xylitol looks and tastes just like sugar yet has 40% fewer calories.
Each piece of PÜR Gum contains 1 gram of natural Xylitol.
6 grams of Xylitol per day reduced decay-causing bacteria and helps to reduce plaque build-up.
Xylitol is the lowest sweetener on the glycemic index.
Xylitols aids in stimulation of saliva to support digestion.
Consuming Xylitol while pregnant protects baby’s oral health, which begins to develop around the 4th month of pregnancy.
Xylitol is a natural insulin stabilizer.
Did you know that the FDA lists 92 symptoms reported from the use of aspartame including headaches, dizziness, mood change, nausea and change in heart rate.
The mints come in Lime, Peppermint, Polar Mint, Spearmint and Tangerine Tango.
Each package contains 20 mints and sell on their website for $2.49.
Review:
I absolutely LOVE these mints, like I mentioned on the gum review I am super sensitive to Aspartame as well as many other artificial sweeteners and I end up suffering from headaches, dizziness and nausea and much like gums, most brands do not mark that they contain these artificial sweeteners so I end up suffering. I of course did not suffer ANY of the above when trying Pur mints, I found them to taste great and are great for freshening your breath. I am very impressed with Pur again and so glad I found a mint company that I can enjoy without feeling ill.