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Plastic in chewing gum
Have you ever wondered what chewing gum is made of ? From natural resources maybe? That was once! A chewing gum is only 5 percent natural rubber, the rest is plastic.
There are many varieties of chewing gum. They vary in color and taste, bleach the teeth and help with nausea. What all have in common? Your synthetic composition. Chewing gums are made from a petrochemical chewing gum - a petroleum product that is also used to make adhesives and rubber gloves. In German: We are chewing on plastic. Big advantage: The production is cheaper. But are chewing gum unhealthy?
Yes and no. Chewing gums are added to plasticizers, which may be harmful to health. But: These plasticizers are also found in hair dyes, PET bottles and make-up. And it's like everything else: the crowd does it. A few chewing gums a week can not harm us and our health. As disgusting as the idea is, continue chewing and making bubble gum. Because - chewing gum burns calories.
