Eclipse (breath freshener) facts for kids
Eclipse is a popular brand of chewing gum and breath mints. It was first launched in the United States in 1999 by the Wrigley Company. Eclipse gum was created based on a Canadian gum called Excel, which started in 1991. Both brands are known for giving you "powerful fresh breath."
About Eclipse Gum
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Eclipse gum was introduced in the U.S. in 1999. It was the first time the Wrigley Company sold gum in small, pellet-like pieces in the U.S. You can find Eclipse gum in different sized packs, including small blister packs and larger containers.
In late 2007, the American Dental Association gave its special seal of approval to Eclipse sugar-free gum. This means they recognized it as a good choice for your teeth. Other gums from the same company, like Orbit and Extra, also have this seal.
About Eclipse Mints
Wrigley also sells mints under the Eclipse brand. These mints come in small metal or paper containers. An Eclipse mint is shaped like a small oval. The top and bottom halves often have different colors depending on the flavor.
You can find many flavors, including Spearmint (green), Peppermint and Black Chill (blue), Winterfrost (dark blue), Cinnamon (pink), Orange (light orange), and Blackcurrant (purple).
Eclipse mints contain a special natural ingredient called Magnolia bark extract. This ingredient helps kill germs that cause bad breath and can even help prevent cavities. It comes from traditional Chinese medicine.
The mints are packaged in a metal box that can be recycled. The lid opens on a hinge, and when you open it, you'll see the phrase "powerful fresh breath" printed inside.
Mars, the company that owns Wrigley, has a program called "Fresh Futures" in Australia. This program helps mint farmers in India grow their crops in a way that is better for the environment and can last for many years. India grows about 75% of the world's fresh mint, which is a key ingredient in Eclipse Mints.
Each package usually contains 50 mints, weighing about 34 grams.
Where to Find Eclipse Mints
Eclipse mints are sold in many countries around the world. These include the United States, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Latvia, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. In Bulgaria, they are still sold under the name Airwaves.
Some flavors are not available everywhere. For example, the Winterfrost flavor is not sold in Australia. The Cinnamon flavor was stopped in Australia because not many people bought it, but you might still find it in some stores.
In Taiwan, Eclipse mints are called "Yi Koh Shu" (易口舒). They have different collections like Original Mint and Fruity Mint, with flavors such as Spearmint, Peppermint, Winterfrost, Peach Mint, Apple Mint, and Lemon Mint.
In Hong Kong, you can find flavors like Spearmint, Peppermint, Winterfrost, Orange, Blackcurrant, Grape, and Lime. Eclipse sugar-free gum is also sold there in flavors like Spearmint, Peppermint, Polar Ice, and Lemon Ice.
In Canada, the mints are called Excel Mints and have both French and English on the box, as required by law. The Canadian version has 49 mints instead of 50. During the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, each piece of Excel gum even had a small edible maple leaf printed on it to support the Canadian Olympic Team!
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