Why is
it good for a product to be all-natural?
We believe that the best food is made using a minimum of
processing and with no chemical pesticides or food additives--
the way food used to be. Recent studies have shown
disturbing side effects and long-term health problems linked to
the consumption of artificial additives and sugar substitutes
like aspartame. We’d rather play it safe than gamble with our
health!
Is Glee Gum gluten free?
Yes, Glee Gum contains no gluten. Glee Gum is safe for
people with celiac disease and any other wheat and gluten
intolerances.
Is Glee Gum vegetarian?
Yes, Glee Gum is completely vegetarian. In fact, it’s the
only gum certified by the American Vegetarian Association. But
because it contains beeswax and resinous glaze, it is not
vegan.
Is Glee Gum safe for people with food
allergies?
Glee Gum does not contain any of the eight major food
allergens: milk, egg, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts,
wheat, peanuts, or soybeans. However, all three flavors of Glee
Gum contain glucose derived from corn, which may not be safe for
individuals with corn allergies.
What is chicle?
Chicle is the sap from the Sapodilla (pronounced "Sap-oh-dee-yah")
tree, which grows in the rainforests of Central America. Chicle
was the original basis for all chewing gum, until synthetic gum
bases were developed. By using chicle, we support chicleros, the
workers who tap trees for chicle. We also create a use for the
Sapodilla trees, which otherwise have economic value only as
lumber. Read more
Is the chicle in Glee Gum safe for people
with latex allergies?
Yes, Glee Gum is safe for individuals with latex allergies.
Although chicle is similar to latex, chicle is derived from the
Manilkara sapota tree. Latex comes from the H. brasiliensis
tree. People with latex allergies are allergic to the proteins
of the H. brasiliensis tree, so they should have no problem with
chicle.
What is in your gum base?
Our gum base is a mix of chicle (see above), natural gums,
rubbers, resins, and waxes. The exact formula is
(unfortunately!) confidential. It is safe to chew, but, like all
chewing gum, we don’t recommend that you swallow!
What is resinous glaze?
Resinous glaze is an all-natural resin harvested from the
secretions of the lac beetle (it is also sometimes referred to
as the lac insect). It is similar to beeswax, safe to
eat, and fine for vegetarians.
What is carnauba wax?
This wax is an exudate from the pores of leaves of the
Brazilian wax palm tree, Copernicia cerifera.
What is gum arabic?
It is a resin from the acacia tree.
Do any of your ingredients come from
China?
No.
Do any of your flavorings contain MSG?
No.
What's wrong with
Aspartame?
Glee Gum does not contain artificial sweeteners like aspartame,
because we believe they can cause negative side effects. Here
are a few articles on the subject:
http://www.checnet.org/HealtheHouse/chemicals/chemicals-detail-print.asp?Main_ID=329
http://www.mercola.com/article/aspartame/dangers.htm
http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/recent.html#1
More questions, comments or stories? Contact us
at info@gleegum.com!
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