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TIL that The Nutrition Facts for Tic Tac mints say they contain 0 grams of sugar per serving. The number one ingredient in Tic Tacs is sugar. But the amount of sugar per serving (1 mint) is less than 0.5 grams. This qualifies as sugar-free.

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