Mints or hard candy with sugar: does it break a fast?

Breaks a fast

Yes, they break the fast, even if only a little: they are almost pure sugar, 2–20 kcal each depending on size. If you use them for your breath, look for sugar-free ones.

Approximate energy: ≈2–20 kcal

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