Are sugar free Mentos really sugar free?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), products can be labeled as 'sugar-free' if they contain less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving. But this doesn't mean they are free of sweeteners, so are sugar free Mentos really sugar free? The answer lies in their use of sugar alcohols and other alternative sweeteners to replace traditional sugar.