People have been left baffled after discovering the bizarre ingredients that go into making chewing gum. The UK is one of the ...

Nelson recommends limiting gum use to no more than 15 minutes per ... natural alternatives using chicle base (derived from sapodilla trees) instead of synthetic polymers. While more expensive ...

The science behind modern bubble gum is both complex and intricate, evolving over the centuries from ancient practices, such as the Mayan habit of stripping sapodilla trees for "chicle" or chewy bark.

Microplastics —tiny plastic bits that can take hundreds of years to break down—are everywhere, from tap water to tea bags, ...

Gum is made from three main ingredients: a rubbery base, sweeteners and flavorings. Natural gums use plant-based materials like chicle or tree sap for the base, while synthetic gums rely on ...

Researchers have found yet another potential contributor to the increasing amount of microplastics found in our bodies: gum. According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical ...

As senior curator of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne, Mr Larke is now involved in conserving a unique tree that has captivated his attention. It is called the Avon peppermint gum ...