Mints PÜR - Tangerine Tango no sugar, aspartame nor allergens - 30 mints
In no time you will refresh your mouth with the flavour of juicy tangerine! These sugar-free mints have a long-lasting tangy fruity and citrus flavour. They fight sweet cravings and dry mouth.
Why buy PÜR mints
Canadian brand PÜR was founded in 2010. Its aim was to develop a healthier alternative to traditional chewing gum without compromising on ingredient quality, flavour or price.
Today, it is one of the most popular brands in the world. Alongside the classic 8 flavours, which are now well known here in Europe thanks to our distribution, the range has gradually expanded to include mints for people who do not chew gum, whatever the reason.
PÜR was founded to offer a simple alternative to conventional chewing gum and mints that fits a healthy lifestyle without compromising on flavour or quality!
The brand chose xylitol as its sweetener. Xylitol is a naturally occurring pentose sugar alcohol that looks and tastes like sugar but contains 40 % fewer calories.
- Xylitol is one of the sweeteners with the lowest glycaemic index.
- The body processes xylitol without using insulin, making it safe for diabetics.
- Xylitol helps reduce the formation of dental plaque.
PÜR chewing gum and mints offer a healthier alternative to the familiar products you may know from TV, which contain potentially harmful ingredients:
Aspartame
The widely used artificial sweetener aspartame is still found in 85 % of all chewing gum. When metabolised in the body, aspartame is converted into wood alcohol, which is toxic, and formaldehyde (also known as embalming fluid), which is carcinogenic.
Aspartame is considered the leading cause of adverse reactions to additives. It has been linked to almost 100 symptoms and conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, birth defects, cancer, weight gain and brain tumours.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)
Consumption of BHT has already been banned in many other countries because it is highly toxic! In the USA, however, it is still commonly used as a preservative in processed foods, including chewing gum.
BHT is currently known to be associated with hyperactivity in kids, organ system toxicity (including liver and kidney damage), and is being investigated as a possible carcinogen.
Calcium casein peptone (calcium phosphate)
This particular ingredient is found in popular brands of sugar-free chewing gum and is used as a texturiser or whitening agent. CCP is a highly processed milk derivative. There is currently little scientific data on long-term consumption; however, CCP has been associated with cases of contaminated Chinese infant formula.
Acesulfame K (acesulfame potassium)
Acesulfame K is another synthetic sweetener. It is a potassium salt containing methylene chloride, a known carcinogen. Adverse effects may include kidney and liver damage, mood problems, headaches, nausea and vision problems.
Titanium dioxide
Titanium dioxide has been linked to autoimmune disorders, Crohn’s disease and asthma, and is considered possibly carcinogenic. It is often used as a colouring in chewing gum and confectionery, with some of the highest concentrations of titanium dioxide found in chewing gum.
These chewing gum and mint ingredients, at any concentration, may cause irreversible damage to health. The best way to make sure what you chew or suck is safe is to read the ingredients list! Or simply buy and recommend PÜR - after all, it is the original!
- Unlike conventional mints, these contain no aspartame, sugar or other artificial sweeteners.
- PURfect for everyone! All PUR products are certified* as suitable for diabetics and are certified* non-GMO*, vegan* and free from gluten, dairy, lactose, casein, eggs, yeast, nuts, peanuts, sesame and corn.
- They are made in Switzerland from natural ingredients, without artificial sweeteners or flavourings.
Why choose xylitol-based mints
Choosing mints with xylitol not only gives you the reassurance of choosing a healthy, natural product, but also offers additional dental benefits. We all know that chewing gum or sucking a mint helps stimulate saliva production in the mouth, while xylitol also helps maintain the mouth’s natural pH balance, creating an unfavourable environment for bacteria.
A xylitol mint also allows xylitol to form a protective barrier on the teeth, making it harder for bacteria to adhere to them and helping reduce the formation of dental plaque.
Probably the simplest way to avoid potentially harmful substances is to choose chewing gum or mints with xylitol listed as the first ingredient on the ingredients list found on all food labels.
Because xylitol is more expensive than corn syrup, this type of chewing gum or mint costs more, but it is worth it because you only have one set of teeth and one body.
PÜR uses xylitol sourced from birch and beech trees in Europe. Xylitol contains 40 % fewer calories than sugar while also supporting oral health.
Ingredients
- xylitol - a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener, with approximately 40 % fewer calories than regular sugar
- sorbitol - a sugar alcohol that does not promote tooth decay; sorbitol contains approximately two-thirds of the calories of table sugar and provides around 60 % of its sweetness
- corn dextrin - a fibre that resists digestive enzymes, has a range of beneficial health effects and helps prevent a number of metabolic diseases
- natural tangerine flavouring - adds a tangy fruit and citrus flavour
- magnesium stearate - derived from vegetable oil and used as an emulsifier, binder or thickener; the amount used is negligible - for comparison: according to the USDA, the average American consumes 5 900-8 800 mg of stearic acid each day from foods such as beef, cocoa, poultry and cheese, while the average amount of stearic acid in food supplements coated with magnesium stearate is less than 20 mg. https://thenutritioninsider.com/wellness/magnesium-stearate/
Additional parameters
| Category: | Healthy chewing gums and mints |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 830028009057 |
| Výrobce: | The PÜR Company, The PUR Company, 23 Kodiak Crescent, Toronto, Ontario M3J 3E5 |
| Země původu: | Švýcarsko/ Kanada |
| Vhodné pro: | Bezlepková dieta-Sugar Free-Lactose Free-Soy Free-GMO Free-Vegan-Low Carb-Keto |
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Canadian brand PÜR was founded in 2010. The story behind the brand, however, began much earlier, when one of its founders was a boy selling sweets from his backpack to earn a little extra money.
The founding team was driven to create the brand and develop these chewing gums by the increasing use of artificial sweeteners in gum and other sweets, along with their negative impact on our health.
The PÜR team therefore set out to rid the world of aspartame, and in 2015 launched its first product, PÜR Mints. Over the following years, more chewing gum flavours were added, followed by sweets and new varieties, and PÜR continues to work on further innovations. The brand is based in Canada, while PÜR Gum is made in Switzerland and PÜR Mints in Turkey.
PÜR Gum and PÜR Mints are
- Naturally sweet - thanks to 100% xylitol (a natural sweetener obtained from sustainably grown birch and beech trees in Europe), these chewing gums are suited to people with diabetes, so they can be enjoyed without increasing blood sugar levels. They are made from high-quality ingredients without chemical additives, without compromising on taste.
- Suited to people with allergies and other health-related dietary restrictions - PÜR Gum and PÜR Mints offer a simple substitute and a healthier alternative to conventional chewing gum and mints containing harmful chemicals. They contain no peanuts, soya or nuts and are free from artificial sweeteners and flavourings.
- For everyone - everyone should be able to enjoy fresh breath without worry, whatever their dietary restrictions. PÜR products are vegan and gluten-free, non-GMO and naturally sweetened with 100% xylitol. They also work well with a keto, low-sugar or sugar-free diet.
Benefits of PÜR Gum and PÜR Mints
- Support the normal condition of the mouth - naturally sweetened with 100% xylitol - recommended by dentists, it reduces plaque formation and helps wash away bacteria.
- Suited to everyone - vegan, gluten-free, soya-free, nut-free and peanut-free.
- Made in Europe and non-GMO - contain high-quality ingredients sourced from Europe.
- Suited to people with diabetes - xylitol has one of the lowest glycaemic indices among natural sweeteners.
Discover PÜR Gum and kick aspartame!
The PÜR brand brings together three key elements:
Simple ingredient substitution. Conventional confectionery is full of artificial sweeteners and additives that are not good for our long-term health.
Considering people with allergies and dietary restrictions - inclusion. The brand is for everyone, regardless of individual restrictions or needs.
High product quality - made in Europe, with PÜR Gum produced in Switzerland and PÜR Mints in Turkey, which guarantees that the ingredients used in production do not come into contact with any allergens.
With PÜR Gum and PÜR Mints, consumers who prefer healthier alternatives are offered natural substitutes that fit their healthier lifestyle or dietary restrictions. These vegan, gluten-free, soya-free, nut-free and peanut-free products are at the forefront of healthier chewing.
PÜR Gum is made with xylitol, a natural sweetener, and is also suited to people with diabetes who want to enjoy the simple pleasure of chewing gum.
These three pillars form the foundation reflected across all PÜR products and throughout the brand. But this successful pursuit of quality is only the beginning. The history of PÜR Gum is filled with challenges and achievements that continue to move the company towards a dynamic future.
How it all began...
Going back to the beginning, the story starts with Jay Klein, founder of PÜR Gum, who as a boy sold sweets from his backpack to classmates at school.
In 2007, rather than going to law school, Klein started his own advertising and marketing company.
He took the opportunity to create his own brand. It was called Bonus and sold chewing gum made with superfood ingredients. Although it worked at first, Klein eventually had to walk away.
"I got in over my head and I just had to walk away from it," Klein said in an interview with the National Post. "[We were] too innovative. It was a really steep ride up [but] a quick fizzle out."
The end of Bonus Gum, however, helped pave the way for PÜR Gum's future success.
Klein reassessed everything and decided to start small. As he likes to say, he and his team decided to take PÜR Gum and "run for mayor".
The "run for mayor" process worked like this: Klein and his team went door to door, focusing on making connections, educating people and building relationships with customers and retailers.
"We didn't build our brand on the back of one giant retailer, which is usually a very aspirational thing for most small brands," Klein told Abigail Watt in an interview for Candy Industry. "We did it more door to door. Every year we grew and we were very persistent, hardworking and humble. And it worked."
Dragon's Den
And it really did work. From its first month in May 2010 to July of the same year, PÜR Gum expanded its presence from the shelves of 33 local health food shops to 174 stores.
PÜR Gum continued to gain momentum. In 2011, the chewing gum was launched in the US market and began appearing on the shelves of airport duty-free shops.
One of the brand's biggest successes, however, came in 2014. Klein and his team appeared on CBC's Dragon's Den. Like many people before them, they made their pitch and waited to see whether any investor/ dragon would want to make a deal. They did not get the attention of one dragon. They got the attention of four.
The four dragons offered Klein and his team three deals. After careful consideration, Klein accepted a joint one-million-dollar deal from Arelene Dickinson and Jim Trevliving. Klein thus became the first million-dollar deal in the history of Dragon's Den.
Within a year, PÜR Gum expanded its range to include mints. The mints share all the values and standards of the chewing gum, but in lozenge form for people who do not want to or cannot chew gum. Their success added further growth to the company.
By 2016, PÜR had become the tenth fastest-growing company in Canada and the fourth fastest-growing in Toronto. PÜR had not yet reached its goal, however, and continued to pursue further growth.
"We want to strengthen our global presence and we want to continue expanding within existing retailers," says Klein. "I think a large part of the growth will come from extending the PÜR brand, taking the same brand values we operate by and continuing to innovate with new products that meet our customers' demand."
The future
Even from PÜR's short history, it is clear that it is a successful company selling chewing gum and mints in more than 25 countries around the world. Wondering how you can achieve the same?
Jay Klein's advice, which we also follow as a business:
"Be motivated by creating something for the greater good rather than being driven by a financial milestone - this will allow you to learn from mistakes and take risks, as well as grow through enthusiasm."
And remember: Kick Aspartam®! In Czech: Dejte kopačky aspartamu®!
