Extra Gum Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best
The Image Party/Shutterstock By Sophia Hart/Nov. 1, 2022 1:09 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you ever asked someone what their favorite candy was, and they responded with gum instead of something like a Kit Kat or Snickers, then you’d probably give them a strange look. Gum is a pretty fantastic candy, however, as a single piece of the right brand can last you a long while. It’s a great treat to have if you want to freshen up your breath or chew on something as you get yourself through a long day. Gum is great at giving you something flavorful to munch on as you go. There are a lot of different gum brands and flavors out there as well.
One of the gum brands that you may be familiar with as you’ve browsed the little snack and candy stands at the grocery store checkouts is Extra. Named after the extra-long flavor that you get from each piece of gum, Extra offers a wide selection of different flavors, some fresh, some fruity, and all sweet. While all of the flavors provide you with solid chewing gum, some of these gums are definitely better than others. Here are the Extra gum flavors ranked from worst to best.
- Rockin’ Raspberry Lime
The first flavor on this list is Extra’s Rockin’ Raspberry Lime. It’s a limited edition flavor (via Extra), but even if it wasn’t around year-round, there’s a good amount of people who likely wouldn’t miss it. However, there are just as many people who wouldn’t be sad if this was discontinued. Some brands are able to make fantastic fruit gums, but this raspberry and lime-flavored gum has left a pretty sour taste in the mouths of some of those who have tried out the candy.
The first criticism that people have is that this flavor doesn’t really last that long (via Walmart) — but you’d at least hope that said flavor would taste good, right? Not everyone thinks so. Some people say that this flavor of gum doesn’t even cut it for their kids’ unrefined palates, describing the flavor as strange or overly acidic. There are a good number of reviews out there that agree with this sentiment, though there are those who like it, so there’s always a chance you might enjoy this flavor, as well — while it’s still around. For the most part, however, we wouldn’t recommend this gum above the other Extra flavors.
- Classic Bubble
Many people who enjoy chewing gum and like things a little more on the sweet side adore the classic flavor of a piece of bubblegum. Sweet, chewy, and bursting with flavor, bubblegum is a great thing to have at a baseball game, a hike, or wherever you think some chewing gum is needed. A gum brand isn’t complete without a bubblegum flavor among its products, but if you’re purchasing your bubblegum under the Extra name, you’ll probably be met with mixed results.
Don’t get us wrong, it’s okay gum, but even if you really like bubblegum, you may or may not like this product. There is definitely a market for this gum, as numerous reviews claim that it’s bursting with flavor that lasts for a while (per Walmart). However, there is also a decent number of people who don’t like this bubblegum. They feel as though the flavor actually doesn’t last for all too long and the mouthfeel is hard and rubbery. If you love all things bubblegum, then don’t be too quick to turn away from this brand’s take on the flavor, but just be wary that there will be a chance that Extra Classic Bubble won’t live up to your sweet standards.
- Mint Chocolate Chip
Chocolate and gum are not two words you would usually want to see in a sentence together. Chocolate has a rich, unique taste, while gums are usually either fruity or minty in terms of flavor. Mint chocolate-flavored foods are a thing, but you wouldn’t expect to see that as a gum, right? Well, defying expectations, Extra does actually carry a Dessert Delights Mint Chocolate Chip gum. That’s right: A sugar-free, mint chocolate-flavored gum. This might not come off as one of the greatest ideas out there, but you will be shocked to learn that this gum actually tastes pretty darn good.
Admittedly, the flavor doesn’t last a whole lot of time (via Influenster). It’s also not easy to replicate the taste of chocolate within a gum well, so the mint aspect of this gum is more obvious. It does taste pretty sweet, and the minty flavor is well-balanced, but the most surprising part about this gum is that you can actually pick up the light hint of a chocolate flavor. The chocolate isn’t overbearing and pairs wonderfully with the sweet mint part of the gum’s taste. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, then we could easily see you wanting to try out this gum — and suggest that you do.
- Smooth Mint
Up next is yet another mint flavor of gum, and like any mint-flavored food, it comes holding the promise of having a cool, fresh flavor that will make your mouth feel a little bit cleaner. Extra’s Smooth Mint comes in a bright blue box with cool blue leaves as the graphic, which would lead you to expect an equally as cool, crisp flavor when chewing the candy. Fortunately, Extra hits the mark with its mint-centric varieties, and Smooth Mint is definitely a flavor you won’t want to skip out on if you like things tasting a little more cool, fresh, and sweet.
People adore this flavor, citing a great taste that leaves a clean sensation in your mouth (per Influenster), so it gets the job done, and honestly, what more could you ask for in a gum? It’s cool, it tastes great, and it’s got a flavor that lasts for a good long while. It also might come off as having a stronger mint flavor than other varieties (via Influenster), but unless you prefer things a bit more mild in terms of mintyness, that isn’t really a bad thing. If you have an important business meeting, test, or anything that calls for you to have a fresh breath, Smooth Mint won’t fail you.
Extra Gum Flavors Ranked From Worst To Best
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By Sophia Hart/Nov. 1, 2022 1:09 pm EST
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you ever asked someone what their favorite candy was, and they responded with gum instead of something like a Kit Kat or Snickers, then you’d probably give them a strange look. Gum is a pretty fantastic candy, however, as a single piece of the right brand can last you a long while. It’s a great treat to have if you want to freshen up your breath or chew on something as you get yourself through a long day. Gum is great at giving you something flavorful to munch on as you go. There are a lot of different gum brands and flavors out there as well.
One of the gum brands that you may be familiar with as you’ve browsed the little snack and candy stands at the grocery store checkouts is Extra. Named after the extra-long flavor that you get from each piece of gum, Extra offers a wide selection of different flavors, some fresh, some fruity, and all sweet. While all of the flavors provide you with solid chewing gum, some of these gums are definitely better than others. Here are the Extra gum flavors ranked from worst to best.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
One of the gum brands that you may be familiar with as you’ve browsed the little snack and candy stands at the grocery store checkouts is Extra. Named after the extra-long flavor that you get from each piece of gum, Extra offers a wide selection of different flavors, some fresh, some fruity, and all sweet. While all of the flavors provide you with solid chewing gum, some of these gums are definitely better than others. Here are the Extra gum flavors ranked from worst to best.
12. Rockin’ Raspberry Lime
The first flavor on this list is Extra’s Rockin’ Raspberry Lime. It’s a limited edition flavor (via Extra), but even if it wasn’t around year-round, there’s a good amount of people who likely wouldn’t miss it. However, there are just as many people who wouldn’t be sad if this was discontinued. Some brands are able to make fantastic fruit gums, but this raspberry and lime-flavored gum has left a pretty sour taste in the mouths of some of those who have tried out the candy.
The first criticism that people have is that this flavor doesn’t really last that long (via Walmart) — but you’d at least hope that said flavor would taste good, right? Not everyone thinks so. Some people say that this flavor of gum doesn’t even cut it for their kids’ unrefined palates, describing the flavor as strange or overly acidic. There are a good number of reviews out there that agree with this sentiment, though there are those who like it, so there’s always a chance you might enjoy this flavor, as well — while it’s still around. For the most part, however, we wouldn’t recommend this gum above the other Extra flavors.
The first criticism that people have is that this flavor doesn’t really last that long (via Walmart) — but you’d at least hope that said flavor would taste good, right? Not everyone thinks so. Some people say that this flavor of gum doesn’t even cut it for their kids’ unrefined palates, describing the flavor as strange or overly acidic. There are a good number of reviews out there that agree with this sentiment, though there are those who like it, so there’s always a chance you might enjoy this flavor, as well — while it’s still around. For the most part, however, we wouldn’t recommend this gum above the other Extra flavors.
11. Tropical Mist Refreshers
10. Classic Bubble
Many people who enjoy chewing gum and like things a little more on the sweet side adore the classic flavor of a piece of bubblegum. Sweet, chewy, and bursting with flavor, bubblegum is a great thing to have at a baseball game, a hike, or wherever you think some chewing gum is needed. A gum brand isn’t complete without a bubblegum flavor among its products, but if you’re purchasing your bubblegum under the Extra name, you’ll probably be met with mixed results.
Don’t get us wrong, it’s okay gum, but even if you really like bubblegum, you may or may not like this product. There is definitely a market for this gum, as numerous reviews claim that it’s bursting with flavor that lasts for a while (per Walmart). However, there is also a decent number of people who don’t like this bubblegum. They feel as though the flavor actually doesn’t last for all too long and the mouthfeel is hard and rubbery. If you love all things bubblegum, then don’t be too quick to turn away from this brand’s take on the flavor, but just be wary that there will be a chance that Extra Classic Bubble won’t live up to your sweet standards.
Don’t get us wrong, it’s okay gum, but even if you really like bubblegum, you may or may not like this product. There is definitely a market for this gum, as numerous reviews claim that it’s bursting with flavor that lasts for a while (per Walmart). However, there is also a decent number of people who don’t like this bubblegum. They feel as though the flavor actually doesn’t last for all too long and the mouthfeel is hard and rubbery. If you love all things bubblegum, then don’t be too quick to turn away from this brand’s take on the flavor, but just be wary that there will be a chance that Extra Classic Bubble won’t live up to your sweet standards.
9. Cinnamon
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8. Sweet Watermelon
7. Winterfresh
6. Berry Mix (Refreshers)
5. Mint Chocolate Chip
Chocolate and gum are not two words you would usually want to see in a sentence together. Chocolate has a rich, unique taste, while gums are usually either fruity or minty in terms of flavor. Mint chocolate-flavored foods are a thing, but you wouldn’t expect to see that as a gum, right? Well, defying expectations, Extra does actually carry a Dessert Delights Mint Chocolate Chip gum. That’s right: A sugar-free, mint chocolate-flavored gum. This might not come off as one of the greatest ideas out there, but you will be shocked to learn that this gum actually tastes pretty darn good.
Admittedly, the flavor doesn’t last a whole lot of time (via Influenster). It’s also not easy to replicate the taste of chocolate within a gum well, so the mint aspect of this gum is more obvious. It does taste pretty sweet, and the minty flavor is well-balanced, but the most surprising part about this gum is that you can actually pick up the light hint of a chocolate flavor. The chocolate isn’t overbearing and pairs wonderfully with the sweet mint part of the gum’s taste. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, then we could easily see you wanting to try out this gum — and suggest that you do.
Admittedly, the flavor doesn’t last a whole lot of time (via Influenster). It’s also not easy to replicate the taste of chocolate within a gum well, so the mint aspect of this gum is more obvious. It does taste pretty sweet, and the minty flavor is well-balanced, but the most surprising part about this gum is that you can actually pick up the light hint of a chocolate flavor. The chocolate isn’t overbearing and pairs wonderfully with the sweet mint part of the gum’s taste. If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, then we could easily see you wanting to try out this gum — and suggest that you do.
4. Peppermint
3. Smooth Mint
Up next is yet another mint flavor of gum, and like any mint-flavored food, it comes holding the promise of having a cool, fresh flavor that will make your mouth feel a little bit cleaner. Extra’s Smooth Mint comes in a bright blue box with cool blue leaves as the graphic, which would lead you to expect an equally as cool, crisp flavor when chewing the candy. Fortunately, Extra hits the mark with its mint-centric varieties, and Smooth Mint is definitely a flavor you won’t want to skip out on if you like things tasting a little more cool, fresh, and sweet.
People adore this flavor, citing a great taste that leaves a clean sensation in your mouth (per Influenster), so it gets the job done, and honestly, what more could you ask for in a gum? It’s cool, it tastes great, and it’s got a flavor that lasts for a good long while. It also might come off as having a stronger mint flavor than other varieties (via Influenster), but unless you prefer things a bit more mild in terms of mintyness, that isn’t really a bad thing. If you have an important business meeting, test, or anything that calls for you to have a fresh breath, Smooth Mint won’t fail you.
People adore this flavor, citing a great taste that leaves a clean sensation in your mouth (per Influenster), so it gets the job done, and honestly, what more could you ask for in a gum? It’s cool, it tastes great, and it’s got a flavor that lasts for a good long while. It also might come off as having a stronger mint flavor than other varieties (via Influenster), but unless you prefer things a bit more mild in terms of mintyness, that isn’t really a bad thing. If you have an important business meeting, test, or anything that calls for you to have a fresh breath, Smooth Mint won’t fail you.
