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By: Julia And Keely. 1. The ingredients in gum are. Sorbitol/Glucitol Gum Base Xylitol Natural Artificial flavoring Mannitol Glycerin BHT Blue 1 Red 40 Soy lecithin Yellow 5 Yellow 6. Found in fruit Large amounts can lead to abdominal pain
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The ingredients in gum are.. • Sorbitol/Glucitol • Gum Base • Xylitol • Natural Artificial flavoring • Mannitol • Glycerin • BHT • Blue 1 • Red 40 • Soy lecithin • Yellow 5 • Yellow 6
Found in fruit • Large amounts can lead to abdominal pain • Is manufactured from sugars and starches
Non digestible • Non nutritive • Will not dissolve in water • What makes gum chewable
100% natural • Found in many fruits and vegetables • Used in toothpaste, mouthwash and mints • It only has 5 carbon atoms instead of 6 like Sorbitol and Aspartame • Tastes like sugar • CLEANS YOUR MOUTH by fighting bacteria
You should avoid any type of artificial flavoring • Can cause allergic reactions • They may affect RNA, thyroids, and enzymes • There are many types of Natural and Artificial flavorings so you do not know which one is actually in the product (Some can be VERY bad for you)
Also known as Mannite or manna sugar • Is a sugar alcohol • Is produced by bacteria, yeasts, fungi, algae, lichens, and plants. • Used to treat Glaucoma for animals
Oily liquid • Made from petroleum • Keeps things from getting to dry • Used in many skin creams, medicines, shampoo, and much soap.
Used as a Sugar substitute • 200 times sweeter than table sugar • Can break down into Amino Acids under high temperatures or altitude • In many types of sugars
Made from chemicals • Freshens breath • Many factories have removed this ingredient from their food products because of it’s high chemical balance
Found in candy, soda, dairy products, and baked products • Triggers allergic reactions to people with asthma
Can negatively affect kids’ metabolisms • Made from Beetles called Cochineal • Imported from Central and South America
Can make children hyperactive • Health affects- asthma, hives, headaches, skin rash • Affects metabolism
Causes migraines, headaches, vomiting, and swelling of skin. • Looks like a orangish-red
Comes from Soy Beans • Flexible and versatile • Good source of Choline which is essential to every living cell in your body.
Xylitol and Soy Lecithin are the healthiest and safest minerals in gum