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Botanique Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Mint

Himalaya · US natural brandsHas fluorideSLS-freeIn stock at brandNeem: 14th of 21 · Sodium fluoride 0.254% (about 1,150 ppm)

Same neem + fluoride paste as Peppermint, but the flavor isn't broken down on the label.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only

−2 from preference

Real neem. Neem on the label: 14th of 21.

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Sodium Fluoride 0.254% — Good. Fluoride: the anticavity active FDA recognizes. Strong evidence for cavity prevention. Not scored for or against here.
  • Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Water — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Hydrated Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
  • Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
  • Lauryl Glucoside — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Flavor — Watch. Flavor or fragrance not broken down on the label. A transparency issue, not a toxicity finding.
  • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Organic Menthol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Stevia Leaf Extract — Neutral. Plant-derived sweetener.
  • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Thymol — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Organic Neem Leaf Extract — Good. Neem (Azadirachta indica): the reason for the category. Lab studies show it inhibits cavity bacteria; clinical plaque/gum evidence is small and short-term.
  • Pomegranate Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Vidanga Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Belleric Myrobalan Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Amla Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Acacia Arabica Bark Extract — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Bromelain — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Unnamed "flavor"−2
Score98 → A

Where to buy

StoreSizePricePer oz
Brand site4 oz$8.49$2.12/oz
Walmartnot confirmed4 oz$8.49$2.12/oz

Shopper notes

  • Retailer list abbreviates some herb names.
  • Label checked in the first sweep only.

Ingredient source

A store's websitepureformulas.com/product/anticavity-fluride-toothpaste-mint/1000063527