UCLA researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into the saliva and potentially be ingested. A trade group asserted "gum is safe to enjoy." ...

Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to the plastic material used in car ...

Chewing gum has a fascinating and storied history. Here is everything you need to know about how chewing gum became what it ...

You may have another culprit to consider: It’s gum, according to a new pilot study that found chewing just one piece can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva. The study is ...

According to a pilot study presented during the American Chemical Society’s spring meeting, a single piece of chewing gum is liable to release hundreds of polymer particles into our mouths.

In the UK in February, plastic-free gum brand Nuud teamed up with plastic-free pollution company City to Sea to call on the UK government to ban plastic gum and for better labelling. The UK consumes ...

The history of chewing gum can be traced back to the Mayans of ... flavourings and preservatives to produce the gums on the market today. Companies are not required to reveal the exact ...

But would you ever think that your chewing gum could be a source of microplastics? According to a study presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Spring 2025 Meeting, chewing gum may ...