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Chewing gum — food safety profile
Low riskChewing gum — sugar-free and regular varieties.
What is this product?
Chewing gum — sugar-free and regular varieties. Contains gum base (polyvinyl acetate), sweeteners, softeners, flavoring, and coatings.
What's in it
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Other ingredients
Who's most at risk
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
Red flags — when to walk away
- Contains xylitol (for dog owners) — Xylitol is extremely toxic to dogs — even one piece can be lethal
Safer alternatives
- Simply Gum (natural chicle base) — Natural gum base; no BHT, no TiO2, no artificial sweeteners
Frequently asked questions
Who should be careful with Chewing gum?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: children.
Are there safer alternatives to Chewing gum?
Yes — consider: Simply Gum (natural chicle base). See the Safer alternatives section above for details.
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