Is Polo Candy good for health?

But there is really no reason to think the small quantities of sorbitol found in sugar-free Polo mints would be a long-term health risk. So whether you give them to your pony or like to have some yourself, sugar-free Polos are a great treat for those of us trying to avoid sugar.
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Are Polo mints healthy?

Mint candies or chewing gums are a nutritionally poor food, containing high levels of sugar without any vitamins or minerals. Because peppermint candies contain ample sugar with zero nutrition, these treats can add excess calories to your menu and potentially lead to weight gain.
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Is Polo harmful for health?

It is fine until you are eating in moderation. Side effects - skin irritation, headache,irritated mucus. Tip- In place of polo have saunf (fennel seeds).
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Does Polo contain sugar?

The original Polo is white in colour with a hole in the middle, and the word 'POLO' embossed twice on the upper flat side of the ring, hence the popular slogan The Mint with the Hole. Ingredients of the main variety include sugar, glucose syrup, modified starch, stearic acid (of vegetable origin), and mint oils.
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What are Polo sweets made of?

Sugar, Glucose Syrup Modified Starch, Stearic Acid, Mint Oils.
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Are Polo mints sweets?

POLO® was first created after the Second World War and quickly became a household favourite, successfully fulfilling the market need for a refreshing sweet mint, where many of the mints available had a bitter, medicated taste.
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Is Polo good for acidity?

The sorbitol in POLO sugar free mints stimulates the production of saliva, which is the mouths natural defence against acid. This helps to protect your teeth against dental erosion caused by acidic foods and drinks.
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Can eating a lot of mints be harmful?

Menthol is one ingredient found in this flavor, and the National Poison Control Center warns that too much could be toxic to your system. The experts have these warnings about eating too much peppermint or mint: May cause burning if you rub your eyes. Has been found to irritate those with sensitive stomachs.
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How many calories are in a polo?

A single Polo mint: how calorie-laden is it, exactly? There are 6 calories in a Polo. Glad we could help.
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Does Polo increase weight?

No, Polo 50mg Tablet does not cause weight gain.
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Is Polo safe for kids?

Is It Harmful To Eat Polo? There is no health risk associated with the flavor.
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Is Polo a chocolate?

POLO was launched in India in 1993. Popularly known as 'The Mint with the Hole', it has the perfect balance of sweet and mint and has earned it's space as an iconic confectionery brand. POLO mint sweets are shaped under immense pressure – roughly equivalent to two elephants jumping on it.
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Can you eat too many polos?

The most notable consequence of consuming too much sorbitol is diarrhea (though less powerful than the maltitol in Haribo's infamous sugar free gummy bears). Other than that there doesn't seem to be much to worry about.
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What sweets are the healthiest?

The 6 Healthiest Candy Options
  • UnReal Milk Chocolate Gems.
  • Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Bites.
  • Peanut M&M's.
  • Snickers.
  • Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.
  • Blow Pop.
  • Candy Corn.
  • Smarties.
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Can Polo mints cause heartburn?

Although peppermint has traditionally been used to help soothe an upset stomach, heartburn sufferers be warned: the menthol in peppermint might not just have a relaxing effect on your senses; it can also have a relaxing effect on the valve at the top of the stomach, allowing acid to flow back up the oesophagus, ...
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Does mint have side effects?

Peppermint can cause some side effects including heartburn, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. When applied to the skin: Peppermint oil is likely safe.
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Do mints make you gain weight?

Low calories: The herb is effectively low in calories.

Two tablespoons of fresh peppermint provides only 2 calories, which makes them an ideal herb to be used in a weight loss diet.
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Why is there a hole in Polo mints?

"To differentiate his mints from other squares, pillow-shaped products, Clarence punched a hole in the middle of his mints. Since the mints looked like mini life preservers, he called them Life Savers. "
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Can eating mints cause stomach problems?

Peppermint can relax the sphincter between the stomach and esophagus, allowing stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus. (The sphincter is the muscle that separates the esophagus from the stomach.) By relaxing the sphincter, peppermint may actually worsen the symptoms of heartburn and indigestion.
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How do you eat polo?

Dissolve one lozenge slowly in the mouth and enjoy a lasting fresh mouth-feel.
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Can you eat polo when pregnant?

Eat well and often

A balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, protein and dairy is your best bet, but some women swear by the following to ease symptoms of nausea and sickness; plain yogurt, apples, grapefruit, bananas, dry crackers or toast, polo mints, plain pasta and rice.
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Where are Polo sweets made?

Polo is made at the Nestlé York site where is has been its home for 70 years. York is also home to KitKat, Aero, Milky Bar and Yorkie. The Polo plant can produce up to 22,000 sweets per minute and that is equivalent of over 32 million single Polo sweets per day or 1.37 million packs!
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How many calories are in a packet of Polo mints?

There are 139 calories in 1 packet of Polo Mints.
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Are Polo mints vegan?

Yes, Polos are vegan! There are four vegan-friendly staple Polo varieties: Original, Spearmint, Fruit and Sugar-free, all of which are suitable for anyone on a plant-based diet.
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