Today, most companies’ gum base is a proprietary blend of synthetic and natural ingredients: If a packet lists “gum base” as an ingredient, that gum most likely contains synthetic polymers. The FDA ...

Simply Gum Inc. seems to want the federal government—as opposed to the advertising industry’s self-regulation process—to decide whether its claims regarding “plastic” and other ingredients in ...

Some people are biting off more than they can chew by searching for the ingredients used to make gum. Perhaps the most shocking additive — also used commonly in skin care products — is lanolin, an ...

Health experts are sounding the alarm over the potentially harmful effects of chewing gum, from debilitating headaches to severe stomach problems. More than 150 million Americans consume gum each year ...

The founder of UK-based ‘super natural’ chewing gum start-up Milliways is also calling for a single-use plastic levy to make it easier for consumers to switch to a ‘more sustainable’ option. Chew on ...