Sugar-Free Energy Gum: What to Look For (and What's in Ours)
Most energy products lean on sugar or a long list of additives. Sugar-free energy gum is a simpler way to get caffeine without the sugar. Here's what to check on a label, and what's in ours.
What to check on the label
- Caffeine per piece. Gums range widely, so compare mg per piece, not per pack.
- Sweeteners. Sugar-free gums use sugar alcohols and other sweeteners. Read the ingredient list so you know which.
- Source of caffeine. Some use synthetic caffeine, others use plant sources like green coffee bean extract.
- Extras. Some add electrolytes or vitamins.
What's in Instant Energy Gum Sour Apple Power Pack
Each piece (6.7 g) has 100 mg of natural caffeine from green coffee bean extract, about what's in a cup of coffee, plus electrolytes from Himalayan pink salt and 25 mg of magnesium. It has 10 calories, no sugar, no aspartame, no food dyes and no artificial flavors. There are 15 pieces in a pack.
Ingredients: xylitol, gum base, maltitol, natural flavors, citric acid, Himalayan pink salt, sucralose, malic acid, vitamin E.
Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children under 18, women who are pregnant or nursing, or people sensitive to caffeine. Not for pets: xylitol is dangerous for dogs.
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