Comments | atlanticat: What Happened to Gum?

atlanticat

What Happened to Gum?

Feb 01, 2010 20:16

I do not, as a rule, chew gum. However, the other day I spotted a package of Wrigley's Doublemint on the checkout stand at Jewel and decided that I wanted some. I looked at the package and it didn't say "sugar free" anywhere--a good sign or so I thought. Then I hunted down the ingredients. MUCH to my surprise, it contained not only sugar but ( Read more... )

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ladysilverlark February 2 2010, 02:43:28 UTC

Not that I have had gum in ages. But good to know I have to be very careful since artificial sweeteners me a migraine for me. It looks like if yo can find it Dubble Bubble Gum is still safe. Not that it has a great list of ingredients. But at least here is no aspartame and acesulfame-k

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13281634

ingredients:
Sugar, Corn Syrup (Glucose), Gum Base, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavors, Artificial Color (FD&C Red 3), Corn Starch, BHT (To Maintain Freshness). Soy May Be Present.

polyfrog February 2 2010, 08:49:53 UTC

You gave the reason yourself: "that sugar leeches out pretty quickly." Americans seem to want gum to be an everlasting gobstopper, with flavor and sweetness that lasts all day.

Adams gums are still all sugar. That would be Beeman's, Blackjack, and Clove. Glee Gum (at Trader Joe's) is, too.

I bet you can find pure sugar gum at Dulce Landia, too.

briathian February 2 2010, 15:41:40 UTC

My Trader Joe's doesn't carry Glee Gum any longer.. going to try World Market next time I'm in that area.

Dentyne 'Spicy Cinnamon' doesn't have any aspartame in it, but has a listing of 'natural and artifical flavors'.

There's a relatively decent selection of aspartame-free gum that you can order via Amazon...

reoracer February 2 2010, 22:59:46 UTC

Constant gum chewer here. I live on good old Beeman's and Blackjack, which someone else listed above, when I can find them. I think Clark's Teaberry also fits the description you want, but I haven't got a pack around to check the list for ya... Last I found that was at a Cracker Barrel.

I have minor trouble with aspartame, and it seems to be in everything these days... Thanks everyone for the suggestions, I'll be looking into these brands as well...

atlanticat February 2 2010, 23:09:32 UTC

I ordered some spearmint Glee. I'll let you know how those taste. I miss true spearmint flavor in things, it seems to have been entirely eclipsed by peppermint. Spearmint is the better flavor in my opinion.

reoracer February 2 2010, 23:10:56 UTC

Agreed, I much prefer spearmint too...