Bubble Gum
What is Bubble Gum?
Bubble gum is a type of chewing gum that is designed to be inflated into bubbles. It is made from a gum base, which is a mixture of synthetic polymers, resins, and plasticizers. Sweeteners, flavorings, and colorings are then added to create the final product.
Is Bubble Gum vegan?
Bubble Gum is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Bubble Gum gluten-free?
It is also gluten-free.
Is Bubble Gum a major allergen?
Bubble gum is not a major allergen.
What is Bubble Gum used for?
Manufacturers add bubble gum to candy and ice cream for its sweet flavor and chewy texture.
Is Bubble Gum safe?
Bubble gum is generally considered safe for consumption in typical amounts.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add bubble gum to candy and ice cream for its sweet flavor and chewy texture. It is primarily used to provide a distinct sweet, fruity taste and a pliable texture that allows for bubble blowing.
Health notes
Bubble gum is generally considered safe for consumption in typical amounts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the ingredients used in chewing gum. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have also evaluated many of the common ingredients found in bubble gum. While generally recognized as safe, excessive consumption of sweeteners, particularly artificial ones, can lead to digestive upset in some individuals.
Allergen info
Bubble gum is not a major allergen. It does not contain milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or sesame. It is also gluten-free.
Foods that contain Bubble Gum
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