A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing ... gum and the world's largest manufacturer of the chewy stuff, refuses to name what exactly goes into its products.

US research indicating that natural chewing gums release “similar amounts of microplastics ... They measured an average of 100 microplastics released into the saliva per gram of gum, though some ...

However, comparing microplastic release rates between different products reveals that chewing gum generally releases fewer microplastics than some other common sources, such as certain types of ...

But a new study might make you think twice before reaching for the chewing gum. Scientists from ... consumption of seafood and terrestrial food products, drinking water and via the air.

In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested. Plastic is everywhere. And many products ...

They explained that chewing gums are made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavourings and other ingredients. Natural gum products use a plant-based polymer, such as chicle or other tree sap ...

A SINGLE piece of chewing gum releases thousands of toxic microplastics ... to the tiny beads in personal care products like toothpaste and exfoliants, and synthetic fibres from textiles like ...