Gum Ball
What is Gum Ball?
A gum ball is a small, spherical candy primarily composed of sugar, corn syrup, and a chewable gum base. It often includes various artificial colors and flavors, designed to provide a long-lasting chewing experience.
Is Gum Ball a major allergen?
Gum balls themselves are not considered a major allergen.
What is Gum Ball used for?
Manufacturers incorporate gum balls into products like ice cream and other frozen desserts.
Is Gum Ball safe?
As a candy, gum balls are high in added sugars.
Why it's used
Manufacturers incorporate gum balls into products like ice cream and other frozen desserts. They are used as an edible inclusion to add novelty, a distinct chewy texture, and a burst of flavor to the food item.
Health notes
As a candy, gum balls are high in added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2025-2030) recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. The individual ingredients within gum balls, such as artificial colors and flavors, are regulated by the FDA. JECFA and EFSA evaluate individual food additives, not composite candy products like gum balls.
Allergen info
Gum balls themselves are not considered a major allergen. However, some ingredients used in their production, such as soy lecithin (often present in gum base), may be derived from major allergens. Consumers with allergies should consult the full ingredient list of the specific product.
Foods that contain Gum Ball
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