Check the ingredients. "Gum Base" is often Polyvinyl Acetate and synthetic rubber.

Check the ingredients. "Gum Base" is often Polyvinyl Acetate and synthetic rubber.

A 2026 report clarifies you're essentially chewing flavored plastic that never breaks down in your gut. Switch to "Mastic Gum" or brands that explicitly state "Plastic-Free."

Know what you're chewing.

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Source: Environmental Science & Technology