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By: Julia And Keely
• Sorbitol/Glucitol• Gum Base• Xylitol• Natural Artificial flavoring• Mannitol• Glycerin• BHT• Blue 1• Red 40• Soy lecithin • Yellow 5• Yellow 6
The ingredients in gum are..
Found in fruit Large amounts can lead to abdominal
pain Is manufactured from sugars and
starches
Non digestible Non nutritive Will not dissolve in water What makes gum chewable
100% natural Found in many fruits and vegetables Used in toothpaste, mouthwash and
mints It only has 5 carbon atoms instead of 6
like Sorbitol and Aspartame Tastes like sugar CLEANS YOUR MOUTH by fighting
bacteria
You should avoid any type of artificial flavoring
Can cause allergic reactions They may affect RNA, thyroids, and
enzymes There are many types of Natural and
Artificial flavorings so you do not know which one is actually in the product (Some can be VERY bad for you)
Also known as Mannite or manna sugar Is a sugar alcohol Is produced by bacteria, yeasts, fungi,
algae, lichens, and plants. Used to treat Glaucoma for animals
Oily liquid Made from petroleum Keeps things from getting to dry Used in many skin creams, medicines,
shampoo, and much soap.
Used as a Sugar substitute 200 times sweeter than table sugar Can break down into Amino Acids under
high temperatures or altitude In many types of sugars
Made from chemicals Freshens breath Many factories have removed this
ingredient from their food products because of it’s high chemical balance
Found in candy, soda, dairy products, and baked products
Triggers allergic reactions to people with asthma
Can negatively affect kids’ metabolisms Made from Beetles called Cochineal Imported from Central and South
America
Can make children hyperactive Health affects- asthma, hives,
headaches, skin rash Affects metabolism
Causes migraines, headaches, vomiting, and swelling of skin.
Looks like a orangish-red
Comes from Soy Beans Flexible and versatile Good source of Choline which is
essential to every living cell in your body.
Xylitol and Soy Lecithin are the healthiest and safest minerals in gum