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Neem Therapé Toothpaste, Mint

TheraNeem (Organix South) · US natural brandsFluoride-freeSLS-freeWatch-outOut of stockNeem: 14th–15th of 19 (leaf and bark)

The best neem formula on paper, but you can't buy it right now: the brand no longer sells toothpaste and every store checked is out.

Grade

AFull check
AEvidence only
Real neem. Neem on the label: 14th–15th of 19 (leaf and bark).

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ConfirmedNot confirmed

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Ingredients, in label order

Explain every ingredient
  • Calcium Carbonate — Good. Gentle mineral cleaner.
  • Sorbitol — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Aqua (Water) — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Glycerin — Neutral. Base: keeps the paste moist.
  • Silica — Neutral. Silica: standard polishing agent.
  • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate — Neutral. Mild foaming agent (not SLS).
  • Xylitol — Good. Xylitol: sugar alcohol that cavity bacteria can't use. Supportive evidence.
  • Xanthan Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum — Neutral. Plant thickener.
  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root* — Neutral. Plant ingredient.
  • Foeniculum Vulgare (Fennel)* — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Oil* — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Leaf* — 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.
  • Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Bark* — 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.
  • Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Potassium Sorbate — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.
  • Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Oil — Neutral. Named plant oil or flavor compound. Fully disclosed.
  • Ascorbic Acid — Neutral. Common toothpaste ingredient.

Watch-outs

  • Likely discontinued in the USThe brand's site no longer sells its toothpaste and every store checked on Sep 28 was out of stock. Leftover tubes from resellers may be old stock.
  • Marketplace markupWalmart listed it only through a marketplace seller at $13.96, about 37% above the old brand price.
  • Ownership changeAcquired by Nutraceutical (now A Better Being Co.) in 2009. No formula change detected, but worth re-checking.

Score breakdown

Starting score100
Score100 → A

Where to buy

StoreSizePricePer oz
Sproutsnot confirmed4.23 oz$10.99$2.60/oz
Walmartnot confirmed4 oz$13.96$3.49/oz

Shopper notes

  • Sep 28 direct check: TheraNeem's own site lists no toothpaste; Kroger shows it unavailable; Walmart and Sprouts show it out of stock. Amazon and Whole Foods (Amazon-run) listings couldn't be checked for stock.
  • Baar sells the same formula (see Baar Neem Toothpaste).
  • Some listings say 4 oz / 113 g instead of 4.23 oz / 120 g.

Ingredient source

A store's websiteamazon.com/TheraNeem-Mint-Toothpaste-4-23-Paste/dp/B000YA7OUA