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Is Hubba Bubba Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mars Wrigley

This page reviews Hubba Bubba by Mars Wrigley as a dessert. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Flavors, Aspartame, Acesulfame K.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes aspartame and acesulfame-K as artificial sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. BHA is also present as an antioxidant, indicating potential quality issues.

Main concern

Aspartame and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns due to their synthetic nature.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains glycerol, which acts as a humectant to retain moisture in the product.
  • Includes lecithin, a natural emulsifier that helps maintain texture.

Concerns

  • Aspartame and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns due to their synthetic nature.
  • BHA is a synthetic antioxidant that has raised safety concerns in food products.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this dessert and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3818592

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Frequently asked questions

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The composition includes aspartame and acesulfame-K as artificial sweeteners, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. BHA is also present as an antioxidant, indicating potential quality issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Aspartame and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns due to their synthetic nature.; BHA is a synthetic antioxidant that has raised safety concerns in food products.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Aspartame and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns due to their synthetic nature.; BHA is a synthetic antioxidant that has raised safety concerns in food products.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: glycerol. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains glycerol, which acts as a humectant to retain moisture in the product.; Includes lecithin, a natural emulsifier that helps maintain texture.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags BHA in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Mars Wrigley — Hubba Bubba has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mars Wrigley products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Aspartame and acesulfame-K are artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns due to their synthetic nature.; BHA is a synthetic antioxidant that has raised safety concerns in food products.. See the full list above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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