Stevita SteviaDent Natural Peppermint Flavor Chewing Gum - 12 PiecesSteviaDent Natural Peppermint Flavored Chewing Gum...Only from Stevita! The main active ingredient in SteviaDent Natural Peppermint Chewing Gum is Stevita's 95% pure Stevita crystal. Other natural ingredients are added to Stevita's SteviaDent Natural Peppermint Chewing Gum to give texture, such as xylitol. Studies have shown that the stevia and xylitol prevent the formation of dental cavities in rats, therefore the regular use of Stevita's SteviaDent Natural Peppermint Chewing Gum could promote the maintenance of healthy teeth. Also, studies have shown that xylitol chewing gum, such as Stevita's SteviaDent Natural Peppermint Chewing Gum, can help prevent ear infections by preventing the growth of bacteria in the auditory tubes. Does Not Promote Tooth Decay All Natural No Artificial Ingredients Natural Peppermint Flavor Stevia Production Around the World The stevia plant currently is commercially cultivated primarily in Brazil, Paraguay, Japan and China. China is by far the biggest crude and refined extract exporter to the US market. The extract with less than 95% concentration of the sweet substances of the leaves ( they are referred to as "crude extracts) might have a bitter aftertaste because of the non-sweet particles mixed with the powder. Stevita stevia is cultivated in one of the best and richest soil in the world (the southern Brazilian red clay soil) by Steviafarma which is a company conscientious of the preservation of the environment and continuously searching for social harmony through spiritual, ecological and sustainable industrial and farming practices. As a result of this hard work and dedication, the Stevita brand is recognized as the number one in quality among all the stevia products available in the market.