Why is bubblegum chewy?!


Question:

Why is bubblegum chewy?


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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.



Modern chewing gum was first developed in the 1860s when chicle was imported from Mexico for use as a rubber subsititute. Chicle did not succeed as a replacement for rubber, but as a gum it soon dominated the market. Chicle gum, and gum made from similar latexes, had a smoother and softer texture and held flavor better. Most chewing gum companies have switched to synthetic gum bases because of its low price and availability. According to their website, Glee Gum is the last gum manufacturer in the United States to produce gum using all-natural chicle.[1]

Because it was traditionally made of chicle, a natural latex product. And that's why it's chewy.

rubber

some kinds, but most of them yea. wtf did you even waste 5 points on that question; u know what. ur... just hyphy in a bad way.

so you can blow big bubbles




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