Every Trident Flavor Ranked From Worst To Best

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When you ask people what their favorite candy is, there are many sweets you'd expect to hear them say: chocolate bars, gummy candies, and even hard sweets like Jawbreakers and Jolly Ranchers. A sweet that might make you do a double take upon hearing that it's someone's favorite candy, however, is gum. Not because it's unpopular, of course. Known to be great to munch on while working (as the writer of this article is doing right now), and a popular sweet for baseball players to gnaw on the sidelines, chewing gum is not only a great way to keep your teeth and breath feeling fresh, but a flavorful treat to chew on.

There are many different brands of gum out there, including the well-known Trident. With over 20 different flavors up on the website, you have a lot of different gums to "chews" from (via Trident). Whether you like something mintier, with a kick of cinnamon, or a little more on the fruity side, Trident has it all. Not all flavors are created equal, however, and no matter what kinds of gum you prefer, some are definitely better than others. Here are all the gum flavors ranked from worst to best, so the next time you need something to chew on while you work, you'll know which Trident flavors are best worth your buck.

There are lots of berries out in the world, so naturally, there are also a lot of berry-flavored gums out there. Strawberry, blueberry, Island Berry ... you can find loads of berry gums among all of Trident's products, including its Black Raspberry Twist flavor. This gum supposedly takes the taste of ripe black raspberries and uses it to make a sweet flavor. You'd assume it would have a cloying raspberry taste from the name alone, but it doesn't. That isn't even the worst offender, however, as the thing you need to be most wary of in regards to this gum is the smell.

Reviews in terms of taste are pretty mixed. Some say that it tastes fine, while others lament that it doesn't taste anything like black raspberries. The smell, however, is a whole other issue. Many different reviewers note that it has a vile chemical smell, which turned them away from the candy far more than the taste did (via Amazon). Other reviewers, on the other hand, found the flavor's taste to be just as bad as the smell, and in general, it doesn't seem like the public has had that pleasant of a time with Black Raspberry, in one way or another.

Trident offers many varieties of mint-flavored gums, and we mean a lot. Peppermint, spearmint, Mint Bliss, Sweet Mint, Perfect Peppermint — what we're getting at is there's a whole lot of mint gum to choose from. One mint-flavored gum that appears on this list is the Splashing Mint flavored gum, which comes in a black box, with bright blue colored mint on the graphic. We suppose it's trying to look cool in order to match its cool taste. Just because it looks cool, however, it doesn't mean that it tastes the best.

If we're being perfectly honest, when compared to all of the other mint flavors, Splashing Mint just doesn't stand out. It has pretty mixed reviews, with one individual writing that the flavor fades after a pretty short period of time (via Amazon). It's also pretty difficult to find online, as it is sold out through both Amazon and Walmart, so unless you find this flavor in person, you won't have the best chances of finding it. There are many more widely available and better-tasting gum flavors out there, even when it just comes to the Trident Brand itself, so you may want to pass on Splashing Mint.

Immediately following the pure peppermint flavor, we have the Purely Trident spearmint gum. It's essentially Trident's regular spearmint flavor, except made without the artificial coloring and flavor that the regular gum has. The spearmint flavor is a lot milder in taste than peppermint, so the flavor of this gum is a lot more subtle but just as refreshing. Some people may prefer this more mild flavor, which is why it ranks higher than the previous entry. However, it has all the problems that the Purely peppermint gum had, meaning it contains all of the ingredients you might be trying to avoid.

As shown on the product's page on Walmart, this product contains aspartame, sucralose, and a bunch of other artificial ingredients that can cause health problems to those more sensitive to certain products. Again, if this candy just happens to be the only spearmint flavored gum that's in stock, then most people won't have a problem with it — it's just as fresh-tasting as the standard spearmint gum Trident offers. However, if you're looking for something made up of fewer artificial ingredients, or have any health issues that relate to some of the ingredients commonly found in gum (like aspartame), then you might just want to look for another brand in general.

Lemons and limes are sour, yet they feature in a lot of sweet American beverages that are fan favorites all across the country. The next flavor on this list is the Lime Passionfruit Twist Trident gum, which takes the tangy flavor of lime, along with the mild sourness of passionfruit. You'd think that this would make for an extremely tart-tasting gum, and while this candy does have some sharpness, the overall flavor is quite nice. The only issue is really how long the flavor lasts.

Most people agree that this gum's flavor is pretty good. Reviewers on Influenster describe it as the perfect combination of sweetness and acidity. However, they also overwhelmingly agree that the flavor fades quite quickly, especially in comparison to some of the other Trident gum flavors out there. This gum would rank higher if the flavor lasted longer because the initial taste is pretty spot on. However, because we're looking for flavor and longevity when it comes to these gums, Lime Passionfruit Twist has a few things it needs to improve upon before it's placed any higher.

Now, we come to the flavor that started it all: Trident's original gum. Since this is the flavor that helped the brand get on its feet, and expand its product lineup, you'd think that this flavor would taste good, and perhaps even the best. There may have once been a time when this was the case, and it still does taste good — you can pick up the fresh taste of mint, making it a clean-feeling gum to chew on. Unfortunately for this flavor, however, it doesn't taste the same way that it used to, which isn't always a good thing, especially when the original was already amazing.

The original Trident flavor had a nice balance of minty-ness, along with a light note of cinnamon (via Change.org). However, it appears as though the brand changed the formula it uses for making the gum flavor, and it doesn't last as long or taste the same. According to the Change.org post, this wasn't a change people were happy about. We could definitely see ourselves chewing on this to freshen our breath because it's still a solid flavor, but we likely wouldn't enjoy it as much as we did before the taste changed for the worse.

Another classic flavor of gum comes in a much brighter color: bubblegum. Pink, pretty, and sweet, bubblegum is the perfect flavor for anyone with a sweet tooth who wants to keep their breath feeling fresh. Fortunately for bubblegum lovers, Trident has a bubblegum-flavored candy with the rest of its sweet flavors. It's not fruity, and it isn't minty, but chewing on it will take you back to memories of going to ballgames, and bring an extra note of sweetness into your day. Some might not like the overly sweet nature of bubblegum in general, but those who can handle a more sugary taste will adore this flavor.

This gum is just as sweet as you'd expect it to be. Though it doesn't have any real sugar, it tastes like it does. Reviews for this product are overly positive, saying that the flavor is spot on and lasts a long time (via Amazon). It is easy to find in stores, so you should have no trouble locating and trying out Trident's bubblegum. If you don't like how sweet it tastes, we completely get you, but if you like anything bubblegum, you'll absolutely love chewing on this Trident offering.

Blueberry isn't the first flavor you'd think of when it comes to gum, but believe it or not, Trident features a gum flavored off of the sweet fruit, that being its Wild Blueberry Twist. The flavor is based on the blueberries, and also features a sliced pomegranate on the graphic, so you'd think there would be a hint of the rich, seedy fruit in the gum as well. Believe it or not, this flavor tastes amazing — not exactly like blueberries and pomegranates, but it's pretty good. There is one aspect about this gum that makes it a little less enticing, however, and that's its availability in stores.

Unfortunately, this particular flavor is extremely difficult to find, not just in stores, but online as well. It's often sold out, but when you do find it, you're in for a flavorful and delicious gum. Sweet, rich, and well-balanced, this gum could easily become a favorite if it were more accessible to the public. Reviews for this product are fairly mixed, but many people agree with the sentiment that this gum tastes excellent and is well-balanced in terms of flavor (via Amazon). Overall, a great gum, but it needs to be a bit easier to find.

Trident has a lot of mint-themed flavors among its gum products, and at this point, you're probably wondering why the brand would produce so many varieties of mint gum. Not all of them are created equal, however, and Trident's Perfect Peppermint Gum is the perfect example of that — because like the name suggests, it's almost perfect. It will remind you of sucking on a peppermint stick over the holidays or even celebrating Christmas with a piece of sweet peppermint bark. With a strong, long-lasting flavor, and a cool, refreshing aftertaste, this is definitely one of the better mint gums Trident sells.

This gum is easy to find in stores, as it always seems to be in stock. It's also a favorite of many people who like to chew gum throughout the day, as they note that it tastes clean and has a long-lasting flavor (via Walmart). It's not bad on its own, but when compared to the other gums, it's a little basic — which isn't a bad thing, but when we're ranking gums, we're looking for the best of the best. This flavor definitely has a lot going for it, however, and we'd never turn down a pack of this flavor if it was offered to us.

In our next spot, we have Island Berry Lime. A pink box of this flavor of gum displays both a strawberry and a lime, so you'd assume that you would get something slightly tart, yet also fruity — and you'd be right. This is another flavor that isn't as easy to find in grocery stores, but those who have been able to find it and try it, more often than not, really enjoy the flavor. If it were easier to find, this would definitely rank higher — and even contend for the No. 1 spot, because the flavor of this gum is just that good.

You can pick up a light tartness that comes from the lime flavoring, along with the sweeter taste of strawberry candy combined to make up the outstanding flavor of this gum. It's a perfectly balanced, incredible flavor, and we could see it becoming more popular if you didn't have to look for specific grocery stores to get this gum, or shop online for it. There aren't a lot of reviews for this flavor online, though those that are posted are very positive (as per Amazon). We can assure gum chewers who like a decently long-lasting taste and tropical berry flavor that this Trident flavor may be perfect for you.

The next mint-flavored gum we have on this list — and we know there were a lot — is Trident's Mint Bliss gum. Just as you are likely feeling blissful as we reach the final items on this list, this gum will give you the gift of a blissfully minty and cool flavor. Fresh, slightly sweet, and with a cool, mild, and minty flavor, this is everything you could ask for in a mint gum. If you ever start to feel self-conscious about your breath, popping a piece of this gum into your mouth will wash away not only any stinky breath you have, but any worries you might have — it's that good.

This gum is amazing, and all over, you'll find positive reviews of this gum. It has a nearly perfect review on the Walmart website, with many claiming this particular flavor is their favorite. With such a refreshing taste, how could anyone not love this flavor? One reviewer even compares the taste of this gum to the inside of a peppermint patty, so if you love those, you might love this (via Walmart). Overall, this is a wonderful addition to the Trident flavor lineup, and certainly one of, if not the best mint gum that the brand has.