Mentos Pure Fresh Gum Awarded ADA Seal of Acceptance News provided by Share this article Share this article ERLANGER, Ky., April 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfetti Van Melle U.S.A., Inc. announces its Mentos® Pure Fresh Gum has been awarded the ADA Seal of Acceptance by the American Dental Association (ADA) following the ADA's finding that the product is safe and effective to help prevent cavities when chewed for 20 minutes after eating. Mentos Pure Fresh Gum has been awarded the American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance. The ADA Council on Scientific Affairs' Acceptance of Mentos Pure Fresh Gum is based on its finding that the product is safe and that the physical action of chewing Mentos Pure Fresh Gum for 20 minutes after eating, stimulates saliva flow, which helps to prevent cavities by reducing acids and making teeth more resistant to decay.