The Best Sugar-Free Gum Brand On The Market, Hands Down

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.

Humans have been chewing gum-like substances for thousands of years, from the birch bark tar masticated by Europeans to the chewing chicle used by the Mayans and Aztecs. But manufactured gum has come a long way from tree bark excretions, with the addition of sugar being a game changer. Although sugar itself doesn't directly cause cavities and tooth decay, it feeds the bacteria in plaque that produces acid that leads to said decay. Thus, a sugar-free gum is a wise choice for those with a chewing gum habit. While sugar-free foods, including gum, can have a reputation for being sad, bland, or highly artificial, one brand (and flavor) stood out as the best of them all.

In Tasting Table's ranking of sugar-free chewing gums, our reviewer gave 5 Gum Spearmint Rain Sugar Free Chewing Gum the top spot — and the contest wasn't even close. This spearmint-flavored gum was deemed "the perfect combination of flavor, texture, freshness, and stamina," which is a ringing endorsement for any chewing gum, sugar-free or regular. Our tester adored the slightly sweet spearmint flavor, as it was unique to other sugar-free gums they tried. Rather than provide an intense few seconds of minty flavor that dissipates quickly (as many gums have the tendency to do), 5 Gum's mintiness and cooling sensation kicked in slowly after about 15 seconds of chewing, developing gradually in a pleasant way.

Our reviewer added that 5 Gum's sugar-free spearmint flavor prompted memories of mint chocolate chip ice cream, as it was both minty and sweetly creamy. One aspect of the gum that was especially of note was that it lacked the blatantly artificial taste that many other sugar-free offerings tend to have, which can sometimes be off-putting. Our tester praised both the texture and the size of each stick of gum, as it didn't lose flavor (or texture) as time and chewing went on. In fact, the consistency remained smooth even after several minutes of chewing.

It's not just our tester that's a big fan of this sugar-free gum. The gum is also highly rated on Amazon, with one reviewer saying "I've tried just about every spearmint gum on the market, but 5 GUM Spearmint Rain remains my favorite. If you're looking for a smooth, intense mint flavor that doesn't die out after five minutes, this is it." Another happy Amazon customer agrees, adding that "the spearmint flavor is crisp without being overpowering, and the gum stays chewy longer than many other brands." Yet another reviewer raves about 5 Gum's product, commenting, "My breath is happy, my taste buds are happy, and I don't feel like I'm chewing flavored chalk." While there are gum fans that may think otherwise, it's hard to deny the overwhelmingly positive feedback for this minty sugar-free gum.