Mentos are a brand of packaged scotch mints or mint-flavored candies sold in stores and vending machines. First produced in 1932, they are currently sold in more than 130 countries worldwide by the Italian-Dutch corporation Perfetti Van Melle.

Ingredients: Sugar, Wheat Glucose Syrup, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Rice Starch, Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Sucrose Esters Of Fatty Acids, Gellan Gum, Carnauba Wax, Beeswax.

In 1932, brothers Michael and Pierre van Melle take a train journey to Poland which sparks the beginning of a Fresh New World. They have heard of an exciting recipe for soft fruit caramels. The trip gives Pierre a vision of peppermint flavoured caramel candy that will ultimately be known as Mentos.

Mentos production moved to Rotterdam. International orders to France, Germany and the UK marked the beginning of the New Freshness spreading across the world.

Mentos is an exceptionally fresh chewy mint that comes in a great variety of exciting mint and fruit flavours. Its unique round shape combines taste, freshness and functionality.

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Mentos Gum Pure Fresh is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Mentos Gum Pure Fresh for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing plaque acids and strengthening teeth.

For generations Mentos chewy has been known as a fresh candy/toffee. This roundshaped candy perfectly combines taste and freshness in a single dragee. Mentos chewy is available in 6 exciting flavours – Mint, Orange, Strawberry, Watermelon, Cola, Lime'n'lemon!

The NEW Sugar Free Mentos are here! Experience the instant freshness of Mentos in a small bite sized, sugar-free candy that's perfect for anytime consumption.

Van Melle founded in Breskens, Netherlands.

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Mentos Gum Pure Fresh is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Mentos Gum Pure Fresh for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing plaque acids and strengthening teeth.

How it Works: As the Mentos sinks to the bottom of the soda, it causes the quick production of carbon dioxide bubbles. These rising carbon dioxide bubbles react with more carbon dioxide still in the soda causing it to release as well. The pressure builds up and then creates the eruption or geyser of soda.

While they may be a tasty treat, it is important to understand the potential health risks associated with eating too many Mentos. Mentos are high in sugar. Eating too much sugar can lead to weight gain and obesity. This can increase the risk for other health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

None of it can make you overdose in the traditional sense. Each piece of mentos contains about 3 grams of sugars. it takes about 2000 grams of sugar to kill a 150 lb person. Thus, you would need to eat around 670 mentos to kill yourself.

In general, chewing gum is considered safe.

The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Mentos Gum Pure Fresh is based on its finding that the physical action of chewing Mentos Gum Pure Fresh for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing plaque acids and strengthening teeth.

Mentos are too high in sugar and simple carbohydrates to be classified as a food that offers nutritional advantages, but it won't negatively affect most people to chew on a mint or two once in a while.