2006-11-15 17:51:20 · 5 answers · asked by Feras 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
a man called a chicler is the first person involved in making chewing gum. it is his job 2 climb d capodilla tree where he makes deep gashes in d trunk. D sap or chicle,leaks 4rm d tree
and into a pot on d ground.D chicle is then boiled in2 moulds 2 solidify itis then sent 2 a factory where it's chopped up and boiled again 2 ensure all d impurities are removed.Vegetable oil is added 2 soften d chicle,as well as sugar,syrup and flavourings.D blended gum is now formd in2 a long slab which is cut in2 sticks b4 being wrapped
2006-11-16 02:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by mikkie 2 · 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.
2006-11-16 01:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by aiken877 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is made out of rubber and hence it is chewy. Keeping away from it is good for one's teeth and gums!
2006-11-16 01:54:37 · answer #3 · answered by Sami V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe a large portion of gum is made from rubber
2006-11-16 01:53:21 · answer #4 · answered by JT T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i'm not mistaken, its extracted from a gum tree..
2006-11-16 03:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋