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Slimming chewing gum from Mercadona: FRAUD!

¡Slimming chewing gum from Mercadona! As we have seen in other articles, the chain of Juan Roig it never ceases to amaze us with its novelties. This time it was not going to be less. They have taken ... gum for weight loss! This alleged claim has caused a multitude of polemics. Is that such a striking slogan accompanying such a common product raises doubts. Will these gums be effective? Have you tried them? In this article we tell you everything you need to know about these new chewing gums.

What are reducing gums?

About us Chic Kles Gum is in charge of the manufacture of this new product. Under Mercadona's white label, Deliplus, they are presented in a box of about 30 chewing gums. And a price of 3,95. Like ones reducing gums created with zinc y probiotics.

This Valencian company, based in Riba-Roja (Valencia), is Mercadona's regular producer. Marketing with its renowned chewing gums. For example: the popular mint, strawberry, spearmint and licorice; among many others. Although on these occasions under the brand Farmer. This company, dedicated especially to distribution in Mercadona. In addition to chewing gum they are dedicated to the manufacture of gummies. Focused, practically on Halloween and Christmas campaigns.

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Girl chewing gum / source: pexels

 

Do they really lose weight?

To answer this question, we must first stick to what the packaging advertises. Reducing chewing gums. There are no scientific studies that can confirm these words. However, they have resorted to a trick old enough to include these nutritional claims. And is that the European Union lets call it that if it includes a quantity of nutrients with certain specific nutritional properties.

What is Mercadona's slimming gum made of?

At Lóleo Eventos, container label of the Mercadona slimming gum Two main ingredients stand out: zinc and probiotics.

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Gum to lose weight from mercadona / source: twitter user @ los_replicantes

Zinc

Returning to the topic of the trick used by companies to include clarifications on their labels. We have what they have done with zinc. By formulating "these chewing gums with zinc included", they can affirm that this nutritious contributes to normal fat metabolism. However, it is still a recurrent for sale. Since, a food rich in zinc does not make it slimming. But so would other foods such as legumes, whole grains or oysters.

In addition, that a nutrient helps the normal functioning of the metabolism, does not imply that it has a "reducing" effect. As indicated on the packaging.

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boy chewing gum / source: pixels

Probiotics

Another supplement that these gums boast are probiotics. Possibly because of the good press of these. We all see it as a positive aspect when buying a product, right? Well, it is not correct to attribute digestive benefits to these foods. Since its real effect would most likely be overshadowed by the negative impact of the sweeteners.

Sweeteners are also included in the composition of these "reducing" chewing gums. Therefore, we could not even say that they are healthy. They are not only part of its production, but the sorbitol is its main component. This consumed in large quantities can produce digestive upset, gas, or even diarrhea.

They should not be ingested excessively

Its large component in sorbitol, a type of sweetener, forces Mercadona to take care of consumers. On the labeling, the Juan Roig chain warns that it is a dietary supplement, therefore "should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet." Whose intake it is not recommended more than twice a day. And a maximum of 6 minutes. In addition, they remember that “excessive consumption can have laxative effects".

However, while bordering on misleading advertising. These chewing gums they have all the permits necessary for its production and sale. Likewise, the Valencian campaign itself highlights that the properties of these Mercadona slimming gum have been tested in clinical trials performed on overweight adults and children for three months.

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scale and tape measure / source: pexels

Recapitulating we find that, unfortunately, these chewing gums do not have the reducing effect advertised on their label. So what they are also not a healthy food product if consumed on a regular basis. Due to the large amount of sweeteners it contains.

 

In conclusion: they are wait a "Miracle diet". We remind you that weight loss is a consequence of lowering the energy balance. Therefore, resorting to specific or general products such as weight loss is useless. We could not even call water, fruits or vegetables as such. From Gastronomic Information we recommend you follow a healthy nutrition and an active lifestyle.

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