Tic Tacs

[palfreyman18]

It's just a myth that ive heard from one of my friends but do Tic-Tacs really have a laxative effect if you eat too much in one go?? Im just curious and i want to know if this is true or not. Thanks

[Jules001]

I eat a lot of Tic Tacs and have never noticed a problem, but I have just looked at the packaging and they do contain fructose which can have a laxative effect in some people so I think it depends on the person

[maxd]

I'm not certain about Tic Tacs but I know that in other sugar-free sweets there is stuff called phenylalanine and there are warnings on the packets that excessive consumption can have a laxative effect.  I don't know how many sweets counts as excessive!   

[palfreyman18]

Ok then thanks guys

[natalie_1982]

Polos work as a laxative - it mentions on the pack about not exceding 24 packs in 24 hours or something.

[palfreyman18]

Thanks. Ive just got to remember not to eat 24 packs of polos in 24 hours then! lol

[hobsonbear]

tic tacs contain sorbitol which does have a laxative effect, food items containing it usually have a warning about eating too much of it but i think you would have to eat rather a lot!  on the other hand, eating anything gets through in the end!