Chewing gum is a delightful sweet treat, enjoyed globally by people of all ages. In addition to the flavour it offers, chewing gum also serves as a great way to improve salivary flow. The best part? From classic mint to exotic fruits, there's a taste for everyone. But have you ever wondered how chewing gum is made? Well, this viral video might just make you think twice about wanting to chew gum again! The video, captioned “How chewing gums were made,” kicks off with some workers squishing and kneading a white jelly/gum-like stuff with their bare feet to get a smooth texture. The narrator drops a bomb, saying it is the base gum for the chewing gum we eventually munch on. The narrator claims these people scrub their feet clean, but, yep, you heard it right - they are making gum using their feet!
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People in the comments are expressing their thoughts on this unorthodox way of producing chewing gum. They argued that they were making rubber and not actual gum, accusing the narrator of spreading “wrong information”.
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One user bluntly stated, "Bro, it's rubber farming, not chewing gum making, stop sharing wrong information." Another chimed in, "If you don't know anything, please don't lie to people because this is not chewing gum; this is rubber."
The comments continue in a similar vein, with one remarking, "Bro, there's a lot of rubber; they're making rubber sheets." Another user emphasised, "This is rubber."
Someone clarified, "Bro, it's not chewing gum; it's rubber milk from rubber trees, which is available in South Karnataka and Kerala." Meanwhile, a question arose, "It is not chewing gum, it is rubber, bro, who made this reel?"
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Chewing gum is made in factories by mixing a gum base with sweeteners, flavours, and softeners. The gum base is heated and kneaded to the right consistency by machines. Sweeteners and flavours are added for taste, while softeners make the gum chewable. The mixture is shaped into sticks or pellets, coated with sugar or a substitute, cooled, and then packaged. The exact process can vary between brands, and some gums may include extra ingredients like colours or special additives.