Chewing gum is popular with many people for a variety of reasons. While some chew it to relieve stress or an addiction, others chew it because they enjoy its flavor or use it as a mouth freshener.
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- What is the secret ingredient in chewing gum?
- Why is this used in chewing gum?
- How did people react?
What is the secret ingredient in chewing gum?
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A video has surfaced on the Internet that may make you reconsider using gum. According to the popular video, you could be chewing sheep’s wool secretion. Chewing gum is made up of a variety of components. It is composed of a gum base, softener, sweetener and flavoring.
Why is this used in chewing gum?
Although many people are aware of these substances, many are unaware of the presence of lanolin. This is a waxy secretion from the sebaceous glands of sheepskin. Lanolin is responsible for making sheep’s wool waterproof.
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It is also used in various skin care products. What is the function of chewing gum? Lanolin, according to the now-viral video, is used to make chewing gum soft and edible. Manufacturers do not disclose the particular ingredient because it is incorporated as a component of the gum base.
The image had a caption that read: “Chicle mei kya milaya jaata hai (What are the ingredients of chewing gum?”). On Instagram, the video has received around 50.9 million views.
How did people react?
The internet was baffled by the video. One user commented: “Vegetarians crying in the corner.” Another user was upset by the information and added, “Acha hai me nhi khati o ab toh sochna bhi band (It’s a good thing I don’t eat it). I won’t even think about it now.”
Previously, the gum base was obtained from tree resin, food grade agar or other sources. Currently, synthetic rubber, synthetic resin, glycerol from wood or resin gum, among others, are used.
Flavors are added to make it linger longer, cool the tongue and create a spicy taste. Chewing gums are usually mint or fruit flavored. Watch the viral video here.
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Source: vtt.edu.vn