Dentyne Ice Mints...???

NorthernElf · Posted: Fri Jul 10, 2009 9:15 pm Post subject: Dentyne Ice Mints...???

Not sure if these are safe or not...anyone ???

They do contain sorbitol & aspartame (eww) but I swear my guts get spastic when I have one. They also contain "natural flavors"...usually a red flag. Yes, soy lecithin too but I don't think I am soy sensitive.

Flygal · Joined: 01 Apr 2009 Posts: 155 Location: Wisconsin

Sorbitol really upsets my stomach, but I think it's more my "Fructose Intolerance" than Gluten.
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aklap · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Posts: 10602 Location: WI, USA

For what it's worth...

http://elizatkinson.blogspot.com/2009/05/suggested-glee-gl-uten-fr-ee-gum-mints.html

Products may be different in the US vs Canada.

Have you contacted Cadbury Adams? http://www.dentyne.com/icepeppermint.php?cat=products

Cythnia Kupper [director of Gluten Intolerance Group of America & Registered Dietitan] and Shelley Case [Register Dietitian from Canada] have determined that natural flavors are no longer considered an issue. She stated this in April when I saw Cynthia speak at a gluten free expo in Chicago.

I will agree that sorbitol & aspartame can cause stomach issues in some people.

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-10305-sorbitol+misc.aspx
http://www.foodintol.com/food_intolerance/hot_ibs.htm
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Home-Based-Mom · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 326 Location: California

I have also heard that about sorbitol. My guess is that's what's causing your problems.
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