Spry Fresh Natural Xylitol Chewing Gum Dental Defense System - Aspartame-Free Sugar-Free Non-GMO Gluten-Free Spearmint 100 Count -

I thought this was "mixed" fruit flavored, as in different fruits, like some are strawberry, some are grape etc. with that in mind, I popped one of the strangely uniform pieces into my mouth only to get yanked back to childhood! It tastes so much like Juicyfruit gum put out by Wrigley's! The flavor comes on strong at first, it's sweet and tastes like a tropical fruit blend(if you don't know what Juicyfruit tastes like) but isn't overwhelming and settles into something softer and sweet . It has rich flavor for about 15 mins then it starts to fade. I have found with fruity gums, the flavor does not have the staying power that mint or cinnamon flavors do. By 30 mins it doesn't have much fruitiness left, but it doesn't taste bad. I have chewed the same single piece for over 3 hours and it never fell apart. Individual pieces are a good size; small enough to tuck in your cheek while talking, and you can add another piece( or two, or three) if you want more flavor 3 pieces feels like the max I would chew while trying to talk. It blows bubble too! It's easier to blow bubbles after you've chewed it for a few minutes, and you can get some pretty good bubbles if you are chewing 3-4 pieces. It does stick to things though. 100 pieces of gum for under $10 is a good deal, especially when it's a quality product. Will buy again, might subscribe in the future once I determine how long 100 pieces lasts me. Read more

Good flavor and it has Xylitol. Read more

I wanted this gum because studies have shown xylitol reduces tooth decay (see Wikipedia quote below). I put this in my kids' lunch, because they have had some issues with cavities, and despite my begging that they brush at lunch, I am very sure they are not. I take this gum also, and I chew it after my lunch. I know my kids will chew this, even if the flavor doesn't last long, because it's gum- and all gum is better than no gum. On the negatives side, if you are looking for a gum that stays soft and chewy and flavorful for a long time, this isn't it. I like the flavor- it's not bitter like some cinnamon gums, but I can't say it lasts long. I chew it, feel it freshens my breath and may help my teeth, and the pretty quickly, when it starts to taste like unflavored rubber, I spit it out. what follows is from wiki: Xylitol is a "toothfriendly" sugar. In addition to not encouraging tooth decay (by replacing dietary sugars), xylitol may actively aid in repairing minor cavities caused by dental caries.[citation needed] Early studies from Finland in the 1970s found that a group chewing sucrose gum had 2.92 decayed, missing, or filled (dmf) teeth compared to 1.04 in the group chewing xylitol gums. In another study, researchers had mothers chew xylitol gum 3 months after delivery until their children were 2 years old. The researchers found that the xylitol group had "a 70% reduction in caries (dmf)." Recent research confirms a plaque-reducing effect and suggests that the compound, having some chemical properties similar to sucrose, attracts and then "starves" harmful micro-organisms, allowing the mouth to remineralize damaged teeth with less interruption. (However, this same effect also interferes with yeast micro-organisms and others, so xylitol is inappropriate for making yeast-based bread, for instance.) Xylitol based products are allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to make the medical claim that they do not promote dental caries.[9] Read more

I was looking for a gun that's (1) cinnamon flavored, (2) sugar-free, and (3) not likely to pull caps and crowns off my teeth. I'd never heard of Spry before but the listing clearly showed it to be cinnamon flavored and sugar-free and it suggested that tonight meet the dental criteria, so I gave it a try. The cinnamon flavor is good - not toooo strong and no aftertaste - definitely doesn't have that tell-tale sugar-free flavor. The pieces are a little smaller than I expected so I've found that using 2 or 3 at a time feels right. I've tried it twice in the last couple of days and my only complaint is that the flavor wears off a little sooner than I'd like but it won't stop me from using it, unless a cap or crown suddenly comes off. Read more

This is a healthier choice for sugar free gum. I like the flavor and it lasts a long time. As someone trying to cut calories, it helps to keep my will power in check. Read more