Functional gum is the name given to types of chewing gum which impart some practical function instead of, or in addition to, the usual enjoyment provided by a traditional chewing gum as a confectionery product. Chewing gum Chewing gum is a type of confectionery which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. ... A selection of confections The term confectionery refers to food items that are (at least perceived to be) rich in sugar. ...

• Dental gum claims to whiten teeth, clean teeth, and freshen your breath. Chewing gum assists oral irrigation between and around the teeth, helping to clean and remove particles of food also using its sticky structure to grab on to any lose particles. However, for teeth in poor condition it may damage or remove loose fillings. It will also not replace regular brushing and flossing.[1] Dental hygiene gum requires sugar-free ingredients. It has been reported that new versions are being researched by military forces, to assist field staff who need dental hygiene.

• Diet gum claims to increase metabolism

• Energy gum also known as caffeinated gum, is used as a replacement for an energy drink or a cup of coffee. (A much more powerful gum also exists and is used for the military^{[citation needed]}).

• Herbal gum can contain any herbal remedy, such as: Echinacea, Ginseng, Guarana, etc...

• Vitamin gum contains Vitamin C or a multivitamin and is often designed for use primarily by children.

• Antioxidant gum is usually made with green tea extract.

• Medicated gum can contain almost any type of medication as long as chewing gum as a means of delivery system is deamed appropriate for a particular type of medication. Some examples include:
  • Smoking cessation gum is designed especially for people who are trying to quit smoking. The gum contains a small amount of nicotine to combat cravings, and gives the former smoker something to do besides hold a cigarette in his mouth. Nicorette was patented in 1972.
  • Viagra gum was patented in 2003 by Wrigley but with no plans to make it commercially available.
  • Dry mouth gum helps to further stimulate saliva production in people suffering from dry mouth.
  • Travel sickness gum promises to stop the nausea associated with motion sickness.
  • Antacid gum helps to settle an upset stomach.

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See also

• Bubblegum
• Chewing Gum
• Gum base
• Gum industry
• List of chewing gum brands

Bubblegum is a type of chewing gum that is especially designed for blowing bubbles. ... Chewing gum Chewing gum is a type of confectionery which is designed to be chewed instead of swallowed. ... Gum base is the non-nutritive, non-digestible, water-insoluble masticatory delivery system used to carry sweeteners, flavors and any other desired substances in chewing gum and bubble gum. ... Two multi-national companies, Wrigley and Cadbury, together account for more than 60% market share of the world-wide chewing gum market. ... This is a list of chewing gum manufacturers. ...

References

External links

• The Story of Gum