Are Altoids bad for you?

Eating too many sugary mints, such as non-sugar-free Altoids, can actually give you bad breath in the long run. According to a report by Yahoo! News, the sugar can build up in your mouth, creating a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria that cause your bad breath, to begin with.

Do Arctic Altoids have sugar?

ALTOIDS Arctic Mints are curiously cool and sugarfree.

Is Altoids Peppermint real?

The irreverent, quirky personality of Altoids mints has led Altoids to be a top-selling mint in the U.S. Ingredients: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor (Oil Of Peppermint), Gelatin.

Are Altoids Arctic peppermint vegan?

Original Peppermint Altoids are not vegan because they contain Gelatin, an animal product made from boiling animal bones. The full ingredients on Altoids are: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Oil of Peppermint, Gelatin, and Corn Syrup.

What kind of mints are in Altoids Arctic?

ALTOIDS Arctic Mints are curiously cool and sugarfree. Stock your car with these refreshing mints for a burst of refreshing flavor wherever you go. ALTOIDS Originals Peppermint Mints: Stay fresh with the original curiously strong mint. ALTOIDS Smalls Peppermint Sugarfree Mints: The classic taste of peppermint packed into a compact tin.

Is there gelatin in Altoids Wintergreen mints?

Circa early 2011, Altoids altered the ingredients of their Wintergreen mints, adding blue food colouring. Altoid mints other than those labelled “sugar-free smalls” contain gelatin .

When was the peppermint lozenge Altoids first made?

The brand was created by the London -based Smith & Company in the 1780s, and became part of the Callard & Bowser company in the 19th century. Their advertising slogan is “The Original Celebrated Curiously Strong Mints”, referring to the high concentration of peppermint oil used in the original flavour lozenge.

When did Altoids stop making chocolate dipped mints?

The chocolate dipped varieties were discontinued in 2010. Also historically made but no longer available were ginger, liquorice, cool honey, and (non-chocolate dipped) creme de menthe varieties. Circa early 2011, Altoids altered the ingredients of their Wintergreen mints, adding blue food colouring.