Chewing Gum
There are several different flavors of gum. Gun comes in different types, flavors, and size. Different flavors of gum are being invented every day. I was chewing a piece of gum one day, and I started thinking of where gum came from, what it is made of, and who first invented it.
Chewing gum is a type of gum made chicle. Chicle is a natural latex product, or synthetic rubber. Chicle is used for butyl rubber, which is used for inner tubes and tubeless tires. Due to the economy and quality many chewing gums are made of rubber. Other countries still use chicle.
Chewing gum has existed since the Neolithic period.Many different cultures used gum for different reasons. The modern chewing gum was developed in the 1860's. Chicle was exported from Mexico to use as a rubber substitute. It did not suceed as a substitute for rubber, but as gum it swept the market.
The United States military often supplies their soilders with gum. It helps them concentrate and relives stress. The armed forces have been providing their troops with caffinated chewing gum. This gum is used to keep the troops awake.The military is even sponsoring gum.
The manufacturing methods are constant between gum brands. First, the gum base is melted at a temperature of 239 °F until it has a viscocity( a slow flow) like maple syrup. Then it is filtered by a mesh screen and the dissolved particles are seperated and then filtered. The clear base is then put into mixing vats, and other items such as glucose, powdered, sugar, and corn syrup are added. It is then pored onto cooling belts and cooled, and placed aside for 24 to 48 hours.
Chewing gum relieves stress and helps improve concentration. Chewing gum is used all around the world. Sugar free gum is known to help reduce cavities and plaque. Gum can be beneficial, or a hinderance. Gum comes in all shapes and sizes.
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