Modern chewing gum is primarily made with synthetic ... which are indeed plastics. This gives the gum its chewy texture and elasticity so that it does not disintegrate when chewed.

But what about the “base” listed on the back of some chewing and ... offerings, but its name is pretty vague. BBC Science Focus writes that historically, gum was made from the chewy sap ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Bubble gum starts out with gum base, then flavorings and sweeteners are added. When it's all mixed up, it looks like a giant pink monster. The way it's streamlined ...

"It's because so much of the chewing gum sold ... which is also the case with an organic chewing gum, made from Chicle gum native to Central America, which has a small market.

"Marqan chewing gum was incubated and developed ... To attract and retain miraa's Muslim clients, Rek made the product Halal by replacing gelatin, in its formulation, with Arabica gum.

With tons of sweet and fruity varieties on offer, bubble gum is always a tasty treat. So, why does the flavor vanish so ...