What is the one ingredient in gum that lets you chew for so long?!


Question: What is the one ingredient in gum that lets you chew for so long!?
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Answers:
Chewing gum is a type of confectionery traditionally made of chicle, a natural latex product, or synthetic rubber!. For reasons of economy and quality, many modern chewing gums use rubber instead of chicle!. Chicle is nonetheless still the base of choice for some regional markets, such as in Japan!. Chewing gum is a combination of a water-insoluble phase, known as gum base, and a water-soluble phase of sweeteners, flavouring and sometimes food coloringWww@FoodAQ@Com

"Chewing gum is a type of confectionery traditionally made of chicle, a natural latex product, or synthetic rubber!. For reasons of economy and quality, many modern chewing gums use rubber instead of chicle!. Chicle is nonetheless still the base of choice for some regional markets, such as in Japan!. Chewing gum is a combination of a water-insoluble phase, known as gum base, and a water-soluble phase of sweeteners, flavouring and sometimes food coloring!.[citation needed]"

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The gum base!. (Comes from a tree) Www@FoodAQ@Com

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