WHAT INGREDIENT MAKES A PIECE OF CHEWING GUM HOLD ITS FLAVOR?
Wrigley chewing gum ingredients Ingredients used from Wrigley’s gum are extensively tested to ensure that their quality meets the standards of all local and international government food regulations. Gum Base Gum base puts the “chew” from chewing gum, binding all the ingredients together for a smooth, soft texture. The Wrigley Company uses synthetic gum base materials that provide longer-lasting flavor, improved texture and reduced tackiness. Sweeteners The finest grades of pure powdered cane sugar, beet sugar and corn syrup are used from the production of Wrigley’s sugar-sweetened chewing gums. Several types of high-intensity sweeteners are used from Wrigley’s sugarfree products and as flavor enhancers from some other brands. These artificial sweeteners deliver long-lasting, noncaloric taste and do not promote tooth-decay. •Acesulfame K •Aspartame •Maltilol •Sorbitol •Xylitol Preservatives A small amount of preservative helps maintain the freshness of all Wrigley products. Flavorings
