TIC TAC SPEARMINT

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Tic Tac Spearmint is a sugar-based mint in a portable, transparent box, offering a quick burst of strong, refreshing spearmint flavour to freshen breath and promote social confidence . Available in original sugar-based and sugar-free variants . With approximately 2 kcal per mint, it is a discreet and convenient treat for everyday freshness. Not suitable for patients with dysphagia. Contains sugar (original variant) and may contain colourants. Excessive consumption may produce laxative effects (sugar-free variant) .

Category: SNACKS & CONFECTIONERY Tags: Breath Freshener, Choking Hazard, Ferrero, Oral Hygiene, Palliative Care, Portable Mints, Spearmint, Sugar Based, Sugar Content, Sugar Free, Tic Tac, Tic Tac Spearmint, Tic Tac TWO

Description

TIC TAC SPEARMINT

PRIMARY USES

1. Convenient, Sugar-Based Mint for Breath Freshening and Sensory Stimulation
Primary Use: A small, sugar-based mint with a strong, refreshing spearmint flavour, designed to provide a quick burst of freshness in a portable, iconic transparent box. It helps to freshen breath and leave a clean, cool sensation in the mouth, making it easy to carry and discreet to use for everyday freshness.
How it helps: The strong, clean flavour of spearmint essential oil can provide a simple sensory pleasure, helping to stimulate the palate and freshen the mouth. This 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 provide a small moment of pleasure between meals.

2. Sugar-Free Variant for Patients with Dietary Restrictions
Primary Use: A sugar-free variant (Tic Tac TWO Spearmint Fresh & Mild) is available, sweetened with sorbitol and sucralose, containing 0g of sugar and suitable for patients managing diabetes or those on low-sugar diets .
How it helps: For the dietitian and general practitioner, the sugar-free formulation makes this product a suitable option for patients who need to monitor their sugar intake while still enjoying a refreshing mint. The act of enjoying a mint can provide sensory stimulation and a moment of comfort without impacting blood glucose levels.

SECONDARY USES

1. Calorie-Controlled Sensory Stimulation: 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 minty freshness after meals or between appointments .

3. Laxative Effect Warning: Excessive consumption of sugar alcohols (sorbitol) in the sugar-free variant may produce a laxative effect .

KEY PRODUCT FEATURES

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

Device Type: Sugar-based or sugar-free mint; not a medical device
Brand: Tic Tac (Ferrero)
Product Name: Tic Tac Spearmint
Available Variants: Original Spearmint (sugar-based) , Tic Tac TWO Spearmint Fresh & Mild (sugar-free)
Key Ingredients (Original): Sugar, Maltodextrin, Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Fructose, Spearmint Flavours, Magnesium Stearate, Carnauba Wax, Colourants (Curcumin, Beta-Carotene, Anthocyanins, Beet)
Key Ingredients (Sugar-Free): Sweeteners (Sorbitol, Sucralose), Flavourings, Magnesium Stearate, Safflower Concentrate, Spirulina Concentrate
Available Pack Sizes: 13g , 18g , 38.5g , 49g
Unique Feature: Iconic transparent box packaging; strong, refreshing spearmint flavour; sugar-free variant available

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

Energy Density (Original): 1689-1698 kJ / 389-398 kcal per 100g; approx. 2 kcal per mint
Energy Density (Sugar-Free): 1015-1403 kJ / 244-331 kcal per 100g; approx. 2 kcal per mint
Fat Content: 0.4-0.8g per 100g
Carbohydrate Content (Original): 95.9-97.6g per 100g; sugars 92-94.5g
Carbohydrate Content (Sugar-Free): 0.6-97.6g per 100g (polyols); sugars 0g
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: Contains no allergens subject to labelling requirements (original variant) ; may contain soy (sugar-free gum variant)
Nutritional Caution: Contains sugar (original variant); sugar-free variant contains sweeteners (sorbitol, sucralose)
Choking Hazard: Small size poses a choking risk for patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment
Dental Health: Sugar content makes original variant cariogenic; sugar-free variant is less cariogenic
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: The original variant contains sugar; the sugar-free variant is suitable for patients with diabetes but contains sweeteners that may have a laxative effect .
Laxative effect: Excessive consumption of the sugar-free variant (containing sorbitol) may produce a laxative effect or gastrointestinal discomfort .
Allergen Alert: 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.
Ingestion (large quantity): If a large quantity of mints is swallowed, monitor for signs of gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, or laxative effect (sugar-free variant). Seek medical advice if severe symptoms develop.

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.

TIC TAC SPEARMINT

TIC TAC SPEARMINT

PRIMARY USES

SECONDARY USES

1. Calorie-Controlled Sensory Stimulation: 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 minty freshness after meals or between appointments .

3. Laxative Effect Warning: Excessive consumption of sugar alcohols (sorbitol) in the sugar-free variant may produce a laxative effect .

1. BASIC IDENTIFICATION ATTRIBUTES

Device Type: Sugar-based or sugar-free mint; not a medical device

Brand: Tic Tac (Ferrero)

Product Name: Tic Tac Spearmint

Available Variants: Original Spearmint (sugar-based) , Tic Tac TWO Spearmint Fresh & Mild (sugar-free)

Key Ingredients (Original): Sugar, Maltodextrin, Rice Starch, Gum Arabic, Fructose, Spearmint Flavours, Magnesium Stearate, Carnauba Wax, Colourants (Curcumin, Beta-Carotene, Anthocyanins, Beet)

Key Ingredients (Sugar-Free): Sweeteners (Sorbitol, Sucralose), Flavourings, Magnesium Stearate, Safflower Concentrate, Spirulina Concentrate

Available Pack Sizes: 13g , 18g , 38.5g , 49g

Unique Feature: Iconic transparent box packaging; strong, refreshing spearmint flavour; sugar-free variant available

2. TECHNICAL & PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

Energy Density (Original): 1689-1698 kJ / 389-398 kcal per 100g; approx. 2 kcal per mint

Energy Density (Sugar-Free): 1015-1403 kJ / 244-331 kcal per 100g; approx. 2 kcal per mint

Fat Content: 0.4-0.8g per 100g

Carbohydrate Content (Original): 95.9-97.6g per 100g; sugars 92-94.5g

Carbohydrate Content (Sugar-Free): 0.6-97.6g per 100g (polyols); sugars 0g

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: Contains no allergens subject to labelling requirements (original variant) ; may contain soy (sugar-free gum variant)

Nutritional Caution: Contains sugar (original variant); sugar-free variant contains sweeteners (sorbitol, sucralose)

Choking Hazard: Small size poses a choking risk for patients with dysphagia, poor dentition, or cognitive impairment

Dental Health: Sugar content makes original variant cariogenic; sugar-free variant is less cariogenic

Quality Assurance: Manufactured by Ferrero

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: The original variant contains sugar; the sugar-free variant is suitable for patients with diabetes but contains sweeteners that may have a laxative effect .

Laxative effect: Excessive consumption of the sugar-free variant (containing sorbitol) may produce a laxative effect or gastrointestinal discomfort .

Allergen Alert: 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.

Ingestion (large quantity): If a large quantity of mints is swallowed, monitor for signs of gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, or laxative effect (sugar-free variant). Seek medical advice if severe symptoms develop.

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.

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