2006-09-13 05:08:49 · 28 answers · asked by Betty Boo 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Chewing gum is a type of confectionery which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. Traditionally, it was made of chicle, a natural latex product, although for reasons of economy and quality many modern chewing gums use petroleum-based polymers instead of chicle.
2006-09-13 05:11:15 · answer #1 · answered by WEIRDRELATIVES 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-16 15:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chewing gum is a type of confectionery which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. Traditionally, it was made of chicle, a natural latex product, although for reasons of economy and quality many modern chewing gums use petroleum-based polymers instead of chicle. Chicle is nonetheless still the base of choice for some regional markets, such as in Japan. Glee Gum is the last United States gum manufacturer to still use chicle.
2006-09-13 05:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A type of confectionary which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. Check this Wikipedia article out on more.
2006-09-13 05:11:21 · answer #4 · answered by Kristen H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's made of gum arabic, which is derived from tree sap. also, depending on the type of gum, it can have sucralose (like splenda) or sugar. don't forget the artificial flavoring and coloring!
Don't worry! it's not harmful if you swallow your gum every now and then. It will pass through your digestive system quickly.
2006-09-13 14:57:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...I don't actually know. I will check back to this page to find out.
I do know there is a plant called Indian chewing gum, which you can chew, but be careful- If it's out of season, the horrible aftertaste comes in about 10 seconds. Otherwise, I guess it's ok, but I tried it when it was out-of season. It actually is a plant though, you are literally chewing leaves. However, I balled it up in my jeans pockect and after the hike it smelled tropical...
2006-09-13 05:11:41 · answer #6 · answered by straight_a_blonde 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Rubber
2006-09-13 05:16:26 · answer #7 · answered by ♠♣♥Rogue♣♥♠ 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Edible Gum and flavourings
2006-09-13 05:10:44 · answer #8 · answered by philipscottbrooks 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Ingredients: xylitol; gum base; hydrogenated starch hydrolysate; mannitol, contains 2% or less of: natural and artificial flavors; aspartame*; soy lecithin; artifical color (red 40 lake, blue 1 lake, and blue 1); acesulfame potassium; gelatin; and bht, to maintain freshness.
*phenylketonurics: contains phenylalanine.
2006-09-13 05:21:58 · answer #9 · answered by Death Virus 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whale gut
2006-09-13 05:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by *Glamour* 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋