Chewing gum is a candy whose popularity knows no bounds. Its delicious flavours and use as a mouth freshener have made it a favourite for many. However, a video has surfaced on the internet that might make you reconsider chewing gum from now on. The clip, shared by an Instagram user, reveals that chewing gum may contain a secretion from sheep's glands. Yes, you read that right. Shocked? Well, wait until you see the sheep's body part from which the ingredient is taken. The viral video begins with a man stating in the background that once you learn about the secret ingredient, you might stop chewing gum.
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He adds, "You may have heard that chewing gum strengthens your jaws, and many of you chew it to achieve a chiseled jawline. But do you know that lanolin is added to chewing gum to make it soft? You should know that lanolin is an oily substance secreted from the sebaceous glands of sheep's skin. This is the same gland that causes our body to sweat and secrete sebum, making our face sticky. The fact is that this waxy substance is used to make chewing gum soft." The note attached to the video asks, "What is added to the chewing gum?" You can watch the full video here:
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If you love chewing gum, it's likely because of its added flavour and sweetener. In no time, the comments section was flooded with many users stating that they won't consume chewing gum from now on. One comment read, "Oh no, pehle pata hota to main nahin khata. [Oh no, if I had known earlier, I would not eat.]' A user commented, "Vegetarians crying in the corner." Another said, "No, never. Ab nahi khane waali mein. [I am not going to eat from now on]," read another comment. Many urged to ban the companies, with a user saying, "Aare bhai fir company ban kardo yaar. [Ban the company.]"
What are your thoughts on this video? Would you consider eating chewing gum again? Share your opinions in the comments section below.