Sugar-free chewing gum

In our offer you will find only chewing gums without refined sugar. Our products are sweetened with the natural sweetener xylitol or in combination with stevia. They therefore have a low glycaemic index and are also suitable for diabetics. Xylitol also helps to increase saliva flow and has been shown to reduce the risk of tooth decay by up to 40%.

Definition of sugar-free chewing gum

Sugar-free chewing gum does not contain refined beet or cane sugar. This is replaced by other sweeteners - both natural and, unfortunately, synthetic (artificial). Excessive sugar consumption is one of the risk factors with a negative effect on our organism. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends limiting the intake of free sugars ideally to below 25-50 g per day. Since sugar is hidden in many drinks and foods, we should make a conscious effort to limit the amount of sugar we consume. It is through education of society and the emphasis on preventing obesity and tooth decay that refined sugar is gradually being removed from chewing gum.

Sugar elimination is not always a win

Not every substitution of refined sugar is a step for the better. If manufacturers reach for cheap synthetic sweeteners, they may reduce the calorie value but may cause other problems for the body. So if you consume foods or drinks that are labelled 'sugar free', always check what they have been sweetened with. It is better to choose products with natural alternatives that do not have side effects. The most suitable natural sweeteners are xylitol and stevia.

Read the packaging - check the ingredients

Diabetics or people watching their line often look for "ZERO SUGAR" signs. But this in itself is no guarantee of quality. In fact, in most cases sugar is replaced with controversial artificial sweeteners that are definitely not a win for the body. We recommend that you read the packaging and take an interest in what the substances in the foods you regularly consume actually cause.

Xylitol chewing gum

Yes, our chewing gums are sweet, but they don't cause cavities. We only carry brands that are sweetened with all-natural xylitol or a combination of xylitol and stevia (e.g. Gud Gum). The American brand Xylichew and the Swedish brand The Humble Co. are sweetened 100% with xylitol only.

With us you can be sure

Most commercially available chewing gums contain synthetic sweeteners. These include aspartame, which the International Agency for Research on Cancer (part of the WHO) listed as a potential carcinogen in 2023. Other commonly used but less suitable sweeteners include acesulfame-K, saccharin and cheaper sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, isomalt, maltitol and mannitol, which can have laxative effects if consumed in large quantities.

Watch out for the lures | Xylitol Tricks

Many manufacturers proudly state on their packaging that their chewing gum contains xylitol. However, you need to read on to find out what amount is there. Often, xylitol makes up only a tiny fraction (e.g. 1%), while the other 99% of sweeteners are cheaper synthetic substances. With us you can be sure that there is no such deception and that the ingredients are pure.

Aspartame as a sugar substitute

Commercially available chewing gum is almost free of aspartame and acesulfame K. You may be getting rid of sugar, which spoils teeth and contributes to obesity, but you are replacing it with a chemical that can have a similarly detrimental effect on health. So read the ingredients and look for manufacturers who have really thought about sugar alternatives.