What are the main ingredients that make up chewing gum?
Q. How is it that we can chew, and chew, and chew bubble gum, and chewing gum, and it never loses its texture. How is chewing gum made, and what ingredients are used to make it?
Asked by i luv juicy fruit gum - Sun Aug 13 00:45:14 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Up until WWII, chewing gum was made of a substance called chicle mixed with flavorings. Chicle is a latex sap that comes from the sapodilla tree (native to Central America). In other words, chicle is a form of rubber. Just like rubber bands don't dissolve when you chew them, neither does chicle. Chicle is a good bit softer than rubber bands and happens to soften more when it gets warm in your mouth. If you freeze chicle with ice, it gets very stiff -- chicle hardens and softens over a pretty narrow temperature range. After WWII, chemists learned how to make artificial gum bases to replace chicle. These gum bases are essentially synthetic rubbers that have the same temperature profile as chicle. Gum bases (either natural or artificial)… [cont.]
Answered by Pam - Sun Aug 13 00:49:44 2006

How to get chewing gum off clothes?
Q. I have got someones dirty chewing gum on my best cordroys. What are the best ways of removing the gum without damage?
Asked by Special Raoul - Tue Oct 3 14:04:40 2006 - - 24 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, ask Pingu to borrow a block of ice, freeze the gum and then it should peel off without too much fuss.
Answered by kpbunches - Tue Oct 3 14:08:27 2006

How do you remove chewing gum from nylon?
Q. I have some sticky chewed chewing gum stuck to the inside of my nylon bag, do you have any tips on how to remove it? Thanks everyone!
Asked by Bear - Tue Feb 3 04:32:48 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You could put an ice cube on it. Sometimes when it gets really hard, it will just peel off. Also, you might try some of the products that are on the market for getting sticky things off like Goop Off. Hope this helps!
Answered by Laura H - Tue Feb 3 04:42:06 2009

How can I get over my fear of chewing gum?
Q. I once had a cavity on one of my molars. A bad dentist didn't clean my molar right, and left germs in there before applying a filling. After some months, my molar was getting eaten by cavities from the inside out without me knowing it. One day, I was chewing gum like I used to love when my molar just got crushed. It was such a terrible experience! With another dentist, I had to get a porcelain incrustation. I lost like half of my molar. It wasn't the chewing gum's fault, that molar had been getting hollow for some time. But sometimes I really feel like chewing gum, but as soon I put one on my mouth, I get all scared and just can't chew anymore. How can I chew gum again?
Asked by SwimGuy - Mon Jul 2 15:08:33 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is a tough one. It seems like you know that it is an irrational feeling. You could try what is sometimes called "flooding," have a friend with you, tell them not to let you stop chewing gum no matter how scared you get. Basically force yourself to chew gum so that in the end you can realize that you can chew gum without hurting yourself.
Answered by hplss.rmntc - Mon Jul 2 15:53:14 2007

How do you get chewing gum off of the bottom of shoes?
Q. I hate it when idiots leave their chewing gum in parking lots, on sidewalks, etc. Anywho, how do you get that darn gum off the bottom of a pair of shoes?
Asked by Fatdude427 - Tue Jun 12 12:12:06 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would say Ether would do it the best (paint thinner, starting fluid etc) just make sure you don't get it on the other parts of the show
Answered by DDrew - Tue Jun 12 12:16:45 2007

Best way of getting rid of chewing gum?
Q. Whenever I sit on gum or have gum stuck on my stuff, it takes forever to get it off. What are some easy and quick ways of getting chewing gum off of fabrics and objects?
Asked by rabbitluver - Fri Apr 25 17:28:06 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use WD 40 or Goo Gone on the clothes. Spot treat the clothes with Dawn or any other dish washing liquid for before washing it in washer. You can also use the peanut butter or the ice meathod.
Answered by Sam - Fri Apr 25 17:41:52 2008

How do I get my chewing gum made?
Q. I have an idea for a chewing gum. I do not know the industry. Does anyone know how I can get this product manufactured? 1. Factories that can make and package the gum for me? 2. Do I need to find a chemist? 3. Anything else? Thank you so very much.
Asked by Florida w/ Questions - Mon Nov 6 11:42:39 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Chewing gum is a type of confectionery which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. Traditionally, it was made of chicle, a natural latex product, although for reasons of economy and quality many modern chewing gums use petroleum-based polymers instead of chicle. Chicle is nonetheless still the base of choice for some regional markets, such as in Japan. Glee Gum is the last United States gum manufacturer to still use chicle. Composition and manufacture The chewing gum is made of a "gum base" with added flavoring and sometimes food coloring . The exact composition of gum bases is usually a trade secret, but common ingredients can be latexes (eg. leche, caspi, sorva, nispero, tunu, jelutong, or chicle, which is still commercially… [cont.]
Answered by < ))))><. ` . - Mon Nov 6 11:55:29 2006

How do I get chewing gum out of clothing?
Q. This is not "used" chewing gum, it was a packet left in boyfriends pocket and went through the washing machine.
Asked by Emma R - Thu Aug 24 08:19:58 2006 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I heard that you can freeze it and hit it with a hammer. Buy new clothes!
Answered by femalefromuk19 - Thu Aug 24 08:21:49 2006

Does anyone have a recipe for chewing gum or bubble gum?
Q. Ive always wanted to try to make gum for chewing, but I don't know where to start. Has anyone ever tried doing this? What works?
Asked by Julio P - Sat Mar 1 11:56:50 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. this is the joke of the day?if i had one i would be rich now ha ha ha ha,but i'll help you And, here is a recipe to make bubble gum: "How to Make Bubble Gum Materials Needed: one oz. package of bubble gum base one and a half teaspoon of bubble gum flavor volumetric measuring cup two small cookie cutters(3/4 in.) one and a half tablespoons of corn syrup one cup of confectioners sugar microwave safe mixing bowl wooden mixing spoon measuring spoons oven mitt rolling pin(optional) wax paper Instructions 1. First thing's first wash your hands 2. If the corn syrup is not liquified, put the bottle in a pot of hot water to liquify it. 3. Put one cup of confectioners sugar in the microwave safe mixing bowl and make a crater in the center. 4.… [cont.]
Answered by konstantinos1969 - Sat Mar 1 12:06:21 2008

What are good brands of natural or organic chewing gum and where can I find them?
Q. I recently read about the dangers of aspartame and many other food additives. I realized that many of those additives are in chewing gum. There is only one problem..I love chewing gum! If you know of any good solutions, please help!
Asked by lauren v - Tue Apr 22 20:03:59 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The rumors about aspartame being dangerous are false. You can still chew chewing gum, I just checked a packet of gum and yes, it has aspartame, but it is not dangerous. Check Snopes.
Answered by Slush Puppie - Tue Apr 22 20:14:45 2008

Why does chewing gum and cutting onions prevent you from crying?
Q. Because i know that cutting onions makes you cry but why does chewing gum make you stop?
Asked by Mari~ - Sat Mar 1 12:41:56 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I thought you still do cry... even if you chew gum...
Answered by Ifeelgood - Sat Mar 1 12:44:11 2008

How do i remove old chewing gum from glazed floor tiles, without using chemicals that produce toxic fumes?
Q. Chewing gum is made from rubber. The reason why the substance used to remove the chewing gum must not produce toxic fumes, is that the area where the chewing gum is present does not have adequate ventilation.
Asked by kitty - Sun May 4 09:43:40 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Put ice on the gum and peel it off
Answered by JWas - Sun May 4 09:48:13 2008

What happens to chewing gum when it passes its sell by date?
Q. I've got a few packs of chewing gum that went off date in 2008, and I was curious what happens to it, I have had some of them and they're no different then they were 2 years ago. Is there any way they could make you ill?
Asked by Matt Q - Sat Jan 9 11:30:07 2010 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I can't give you any technical answers, but I find expired gum to be very tacky and sticky. When you put the stick in your mouth, it is hardened and chewier...not in a good way. And I find the taste to be off. I have to admit I'm only speaking for Extra Bubblemint gum, my favourite brand and flavour. This is how the gum texture and taste changes after the due date.
Answered by Jodie75 - Sat Jan 9 11:35:39 2010

does anyone know how to get rid of chewing gum spots from the clothes?
Q. i washed my son's pant with the whole packet of chewinggum . that gum was melted and then dried with clothes as a result i had a big spots of sticky and unused gums . its not a regular used chewing gum . because that gum had sweet in it when washed . so having big spots of sweet and sticky gums . plz help...i tried ice...but no use .
Asked by jeeya - Thu Jun 12 14:15:23 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Did you already wash and dry it? That will make it harder to get anything out... If there is still gum, put the entire piece of clothing into the freezer - let it freeze solid and in 24 hrs, you will be able to chip and peel the gum off the material. If there is stain from the dyes in the gum or sweet stuff in it, then try soaking it with a pre-wash before you wash it. Don't do any drying in the hot dryer though until the stain is out - if you dry it before getting the stain all the way out, the heat will set the stain and it might not ever come out.
Answered by Curious - Thu Jun 12 14:20:14 2008

How Do You Make Chewing Gum at Home without a kit?
Q. Does anyone know how to make chewing gum at home that you can color and flavor?
Asked by sunit123456 - Sat Sep 8 23:25:14 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most of us chew gum, but have you tried making your own chewing gum? Well here's your chance! Ingredients1 oz package gum base or gum pellets 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. flavoring 1 cup confectioner's sugar 1 1/2 tbsp. corn syrup StepsUnfold a piece of waxed paper. Use it to cover a cutting board, dinner plate, or a part of the kitchen table. Dump about half of the powdered sugar on to the waxed paper. Create a well in the pile of sugar to relieve the melted gum and syrup. Empty the gum pellets into a mixing container, then the corn syrup, and finally the bubble gum flavoring. The pellets need to be melted in order to mix the sugar. Place the gum pellets and corn syrup mixture into a microwave oven set on high for 10 seconds. If not melted… [cont.]
Answered by mujerlatina@sbcglobal.net - Sat Sep 8 23:33:02 2007

Can chewing gum cause someone to break out in a rash?
Q. A couple of months ago I started to get rashes on my elbows and eyelids all of a sudden, they sort of look like psoriasis rashes or hives. I'd never been diagnosed with that or any other skin disorder, but a few months ago I started chewing a lot of gum to keep my breath fresh while I'm outside, and sometimes inside the house too. So I'm thinking I'll probably stop chewing gum for a while to see if that helps, but tell me what you think.
Asked by Ta-da! - Tue Nov 10 16:56:58 2009 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Sounds like hives (psoriasis wouldn't come and go). If you are allergic to something in the gum, that could trigger hives.
Answered by Crabman - Tue Nov 10 17:22:42 2009

how do i remove a chewing gum sticked to my trousers?
Q. this chewing gum has been in my trousers for two weeks now and i find it difficult to remove it.
Asked by O LEVEL - Tue Mar 6 10:35:43 2007 - - 14 Answers - 0 Comments

A. rub ice on it
Answered by txO3blueyes - Tue Mar 6 10:44:35 2007

What are the implications of inhaling a full piece of chewing gum?
Q. Foolishly, i spoke excitedly as chewing gum, i then inhaled it, and coughed for around 5 minutes. The gum remains.. What does this mean for me?
Asked by Aaron - Fri Dec 4 13:36:49 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You probably just digested it. It will leave your body with your excrement in a few days.
Answered by Asha - Fri Dec 4 13:41:24 2009

Is it possible to be attached to chewing gum?
Q. I can't stop chewing gum. My favorite brands are Orbit, Extra, Trident, and Koolerz. I can chew a enitre pack in one day. I guess it helps me a lot when I am stressed. I know people who can't stop smoking, or drinking. What should I do? All of the gum I chew is sugarfree.
Asked by Quiet V - Thu Jun 15 09:23:11 2006 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Why do you want to stop chewing gum? It's not bad for you, in fact many dentists reccomend chewing sugar free gum after meals because it cleans your teeth. If it helps you reduce your stress level keep on chewing. If you really do want to stop you could probably use the same methods that cigarette smokers use, except nicorette of course. It is possible to be "attached " or addicted to anything!
Answered by peachmonk - Thu Jun 15 09:28:14 2006

How do i clear and clean a chewing gum from the bum of my pants.?
Q. A chewing gum stuck at the bum of my long pants and i could not clear and clean it up. How can i clean this gum?
Asked by Tukana - Mon Aug 20 22:39:13 2007 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Take an ice cube and scrub at the gum with it until it melts or until the gum itself comes off.
Answered by Lovely Rita - Mon Aug 20 22:46:35 2007