Nestle Polo Sugar Free Tube 33.4g

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In 1995, the company launched a major advertising campaign produced by Aardman Animations, which showed animated Polos on a factory production line. In one, a scared Polo without a hole attempts to escape, but is restrained by the hole punching machinery. Polo experimented with other forms of advertising in the end of the 1990s. In 1998, they collaborated with PolyGram for a compilation album, Cool Grooves, [9] which reached No. 12 in the UK Compilation Chart on 5 September that year. [10] See also [ edit ] Maltitol: Used in sugar-free hard candies, chewing gum, chocolate flavored desserts, baked goods and ice cream, it is produced from wheat, tapioca or corn and is 75 percent as sweet as sugar. Excess consumption can lead to bloating, pain, cramps, excessive gas, loose stools or diarrhea. Most people can tolerate about 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) per day. The ingredients in sugar-free Polos have been carefully selected to provide that signature Polo taste while omitting any animal-derived products. It’s a testament to the brand’s commitment to catering to a diverse range of dietary preferences and lifestyles. Altoids mints have been going (curiously) strong for almost 250 years, but unfortunately they – like the M&S curiously similar Curiously Strong Mints – contain gelatine so are not suitable for vegans. Polo mints were developed by Rowntree's, after manufacturing Life Savers during World War 2 under licence. [3] but their introduction to the market was delayed until 1947, by the onset of the Second World War. [3] [4] Polo fruits followed soon afterward. [5] [6] Company legend is that the name is derived from 'polar' and its implied cool freshness. [7] Varieties [ edit ]

As with Trebor Extra Strong Mints, these hard-hitters of the mint world also include gelatine amongst their ingredients. Mannitol: Mannitol is extracted from seaweed for use in foods; it also occurs naturally in pineapples, olives, asparagus, sweet potatoes and carrots. It is 50 to 70 percent as sweet as sugar. Because it remains in the intestines for a long time after consumption, mannitol can lead to bloating and diarrhea. Lactitol: Found most often in sugar-free ice cream, chocolate, candies, baked goods, and chewing gums, lactitol has about 40 percent the sweetness of sugar. Consumed in large amounts it can cause bloating and diarrhea, although ingesting up to 20 grams (0.71 ounces) a day should not present these problems. Another variant of humbugs and another that contains milk derivatives and hence are no good for vegans.

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Strong/Extra Strong: "We like them strong, but silent." A rival for Trebor, these were very hot. Discontinued in the United Kingdom. Though some might dispute whether Kendal Mint Cake should even be in the ‘mints’ category, we think it should, so it’s here as a bonus entry rather than as part of the Top 10.

First made by Rowntree’s in 1948 and now owned by Nestlé, the mint with the hole is very popular… and vegan! The company confirmed as much in a July 2018 document, stating that Polo Mints Original, Polo Spearmint, and Polo Sugar Free Mints were all suitable for those on a vegan diet. What about the sugar-free versions of our favorite treats? And when it comes to our beloved Polos, the query is no different. Are sugar-free Polos just as vegan-friendly as their classic counterparts?When you're on the go, make sure you take some of these delicious breath freshening mint sweets with you. Wherever your day takes you, face the world a bit mintier and fresher with POLO®. POLO® was born in 1948, and we've been bringing minty, crunchy refreshment to the UK ever since. POLO® mints are produced in York, where we've been producing these holey little mints since they were invented. Mint Imperials are often the kind that appear with the bill at the end of a meal at a restaurant, and some of them are vegan friendly… but many are not. For instance, Morrisons Mint Imperials and Waitrose Mint Imperials are fine, but Tesco Mint Imperials are not (as they contain beef gelatine). Ward, David (27 July 2004). "A legal case with a hole in the middle". The Guardian . Retrieved 5 June 2010. Sorbitol: Often used in sugar-free gum and candy, sorbitol is found naturally in many fruits and vegetables and is manufactured from corn syrup. It is less likely than mannitol to cause diarrhea but can if consumption exceeds 50 grams (1.76 ounces) per day. Before this, Rowntree had already experimented with different Polos in the 1980s. Polo Fruits were always available, but they briefly made:

There are many similarities between the animal-derived ingredients found in some mints and those that crop up in sweets in general. Some are more obvious than others, with gelatine being a prime example. Holes: These were a plastic tube of small mints approximately, but not exactly, the size of the hole in a standard Polo mint. Mints are refreshing sweets that come in many guises, from hard to soft, chewy to crumbly. And though they share similar minty flavours (based on the mentha genus of plants) and often similar colours (white being most commonly associated with mints) they can vary greatly in style. Made from sugar, water and peppermint, this sweet, traditional energy source for walkers and climbers is fine for vegans to consume. Non-Vegan Mints to Avoida b Bennett, Oliver (9 August 2004). "Why we love things in mint condition". The Independent . Retrieved 3 November 2014. When US troops were stationed over here during the war, Rowntree started to manufacture Lifesavers for them under licence. When the war drew to a close, the licence was withdrawn. So in 1947, Rowntree came up with its own brand of holey mint, the mighty Polo