1. 1 By: Julia And Keely

2. Sorbitol/Glucitol Gum Base Xylitol Natural Artificial flavoring Mannitol Glycerin BHT Blue 1 Red 40 Soy lecithin Yellow 5 Yellow 6 The ingredients in gum are..

3.  Found in fruit  Large amounts can lead to abdominal pain  Is manufactured from sugars and starches

4.  Non digestible  Non nutritive  Will not dissolve in water  What makes gum chewable

5.  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

6.  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)

7.  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

8.  Oily liquid  Made from petroleum  Keeps things from getting to dry  Used in many skin creams, medicines, shampoo, and much soap.

9.  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

10.  Made from chemicals  Freshens breath  Many factories have removed this ingredient from their food products because of it’s high chemical balance

11.  Found in candy, soda, dairy products, and baked products  Triggers allergic reactions to people with asthma

12.  Can negatively affect kids’ metabolisms  Made from Beetles called Cochineal  Imported from Central and South America

13.  Can make children hyperactive  Health affects- asthma, hives, headaches, skin rash  Affects metabolism

14.  Causes migraines, headaches, vomiting, and swelling of skin.  Looks like a orangish-red

15.  Comes from Soy Beans  Flexible and versatile  Good source of Choline which is essential to every living cell in your body.

16. Xylitol and Soy Lecithin are the healthiest and safest minerals in gum