TIC TAC ORANGE

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Tic Tac Orange is a sugar-based mint in a portable, transparent box, offering a quick burst of tangy orange flavour to freshen breath and promote social confidence . With approximately 2 kcal per mint, it is a discreet and convenient treat for everyday freshness . Contains sugar and may contain colourants (Yellow 6) . Not suitable for patients with dysphagia. Manufactured by Ferrero .
Description

TIC TAC ORANGE

PRIMARY USES

1. Convenient Sugar-Based Mint for Breath Freshening and Sensory Stimulation
Primary Use: A small, sugar-based mint with a tangy orange flavour, designed to provide a quick, refreshing burst of fruity taste in a portable, iconic transparent box, helping to freshen breath and leave a pleasant sensation in the mouth. Its compact size and distinctive packaging make it easy to carry and discreet to use, promoting social confidence throughout the day.
2. Affordable, Palatable Sensory Stimulation for Patients with Appetite Loss
Primary Use: The sweet, tangy orange flavour can provide a simple sensory pleasure, helping to stimulate the palate and freshen the mouth, which may be particularly beneficial for patients who experience dry mouth or taste alterations. With approximately 2 kcal per mint, it offers a very low-calorie option to manage cravings or provide a small moment of pleasure between meals.

SECONDARY USES

1. Calorie-Controlled Treat: With approximately 2 kcal per mint, these sweets can serve as a very low-calorie option to manage cravings or provide a small moment of pleasure between meals.
2. Portable and Convenient On-the-Go Refreshment: The compact packaging makes it easy to carry in a pocket, handbag, or car for a quick burst of fruity freshness after meals or between appointments.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

  • Device Type: Sugar-based mint; not a medical device
  • Brand: Tic Tac
  • Product Name: Tic Tac Orange
  • Key Ingredients: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Tartaric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavours, Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Magnesium Stearate, Ascorbic Acid, Yellow 6, Carnauba Wax 
  • Available Pack Sizes: 13g, 18g, 24g, 49g (100 mints), 98g (200 mints) 
  • Unique Feature: Iconic transparent box packaging; tangy orange flavour; approximately 2 kcal per mint 

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

  • Energy Density: 1698 kJ / 400 kcal per 100g; approx. 2 kcal per mint 
  • Fat Content: 0.7g per 100g 
  • Carbohydrate Content: 96.7g per 100g; sugars 93.3g 
  • Protein Content: 0.1g per 100g 
  • Shelf Life: 15 months 
  • Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity 

3. PHYSICAL & OPERATIONAL PROPERTIES

  • Preparation: Ready to use. No preparation required.
  • Usage Instructions: Tilt the box to release one mint into the lid or directly into the mouth. Enjoy as needed.
  • Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity .
  • Portion Size: 1-2 mints per serving

4. SAFETY & COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTES

  • Allergens: May contain colourants (Yellow 6). Always check product packaging for specific allergen information .
  • Nutritional Caution: Contains sugar (93.3g per 100g). Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should account for carbohydrates in their meal plan .
  • Choking Hazard: Small size poses a choking risk for patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment.
  • Dental Health: Sugar content makes this product cariogenic. Advise brushing or rinsing after consumption.
  • Quality Assurance: Manufactured by Ferrero .
SAFETY HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

  • Choking hazard: The small size of the mints poses a choking risk for patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment. Not suitable for patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia, after stroke, with Parkinson's disease, or advanced dementia.
  • Caution in Diabetes and Hyperlipidaemia: Contains sugar (93.3g per 100g). Patients with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin resistance should limit consumption and account for carbohydrates in their meal plan .
  • Allergen Alert: Contains colourants (Yellow 6). Always check the product packaging for a full list of ingredients and potential allergens .
  • Keep out of reach of children: Store in a location where young children cannot access the product.

2. FIRST AID MEASURES

  • Choking: Follow standard choking protocols (back blows, abdominal thrusts). Call emergency services if obstruction persists.

3. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

  • Flammability: Sugar-based confectionery is combustible. Will melt and burn if exposed to open flame.
  • Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical powder, or carbon dioxide (CO₂).
  • Fire Response: For small fires, use appropriate extinguisher. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective gear for fires involving burning sugar.