Replied By Mya (Hendersonville, USA) on 06/10/2008
Did you know that Wrigley's even adds aspartame to their regular gum? So even when it doesn't say sugar free you still have to be cautious. I emailed them and asked them why they added aspartame to regular gum and their response was to enhance the flavor.Replied By Tiffany (Sheffield Lake, Ohio) on 06/10/2008
Peppermint altoids don't have artificial sweeteners..just real sugar. I love 'em.Replied By Jane (Seattle, WA) on 06/25/2008
It is almost impossible to find gum without either aspartame or sucralose. I bought a pack of gum last night at the grocery store after reading through the ingredients on about 5 other packs. I didn't bother to read the ingredients on this one, Trident, because it said in big lettering on the front "with Xylitol". I popped a piece in my mouth thinking it was fine and then started to feel canker sores within 5 minutes. I then read the small print and besides xylitol, it also said aspartame. GRrrrrrr!Replied By Greg (Allentown, Pa) on 09/07/2010
I took my girlfriend to the emergency room of the hospital, she awoke in the night with severe stomach pains. We couldn't figure out why? After a thorough exam the doctor said she had a severe inflammation in her bowels, due to what he didn't know. My girlfriend has diabetes, so she started substituting her caloric intake with artificial sweeteners and as a good boyfriend I decided to support her and do the same. I already had my suspicions about aspartame sweeteners, I never felt right after consuming diet sodas or chewing gum. Well to make a long story short I have had one too many horrific episodes using aspartame e.i. (stomach cramps, spasms, dry mouth, panic attacks), that I have swore off the use and hope others do the same. It's not worth it!