Mentos Gum Pure Cherry Fresh (8 pieces, 15g) contains a variety of sweeteners, including xylitol, sorbitol, maltitol syrup, mannitol, aspartame, acesulfame K, and sucralose. Other ingredients are gum base, maltodextrin, starch, acids (malic acid, citric acid, tartaric acid), flavourings, stabiliser (glycerol), coconut fat, cherry juice powder, emulsifiers (soya lecithin, sucrose esters of fatty acids), green tea extract, a thickener (cellulose gum), a glazing agent (carnauba wax), an antioxidant (E321), and colours (carmine, brilliant blue FCF). The product contains the allergen soy/soya lecithin. It also contains aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine, and excessive consumption may produce laxative effects. While the gum is sugar-free and may be suitable for vegetarians