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Wrigley's Extra Sugarfree Chewing Gum, Refreshing Strawberry Flavour, Freshens Breath, With Xylitol, Helps with Oral Hygiene for Healthy Teeth and Gums 30 x 10 Packs

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As you can see from the lists above, as is so often the case, the waters of veganism are muddy and many popular UK and global brands bring out some products that are vegan and some that are not. That means that knowing how to discern whether a gum is vegan or not is crucial, especially as most brands do not clearly label their products one way or the other. Many that are vegan friendly may still be marked as suitable for vegetarians (leaving vegans guessing!) or simply may not be labelled at all.

Of all the foods and drinks that vegans, would-be vegans and those hosting vegan guests may be concerned about, chewing gum is not really too high on the list. None the less, many people are unsure whether or not chewing gum is vegan and so we’ve added it to our main Is it Vegan? section. Stearic acid is naturally occurring in chocolate and it is an additive to some chewing gums. Like glycerine, it can be produced from both animals and plants, and although it generally occurs in high quantities in animal fats, cocoa butter – used in chocolate – is a key exception.E129 has been linked with various health issues and is being phased out in the UK, whilst being illegal in other countries. You might want to avoid it on those grounds but it is vegan and may also be listed as: Allura Red AC, FD&C Red 40, c.i. 16035, Red 40 Lake or Red 40 Aluminum Lake. Glycerine As with many food and drinks we have looked at, the answer to the question “is chewing gum vegan?” can be summarised as “often it is… but not always”. We’ll look at what can make gum non-vegan friendly shortly, as well as how you might be able to ascertain whether or not your favourite brand is vegan or not. Carmine is a red food dye derived from the cochineal insect. Just to keep us on our toes, it can be listed on the ingredients in a number of different ways, including simply carmine but also the following: crimson lake, carmine lake, natural red 4, carminic acid, cochineal, cochineal extract or by its E number, E120. And, to really keep us on our toes, its Colour Index International number is c.i. 75470. Got that? For now though, we’ll make things nice and easy by listing some key brands of chewing and bubble gum that are vegan. As ever, this comes with the caveat that manufacturers may change their ingredients or processes but equally that nowadays it is unlikely for a vegan brand to switch to become non-vegan. Brand

Gelatine is one of the better-known vegan baddies and is a collagen product that is derived from various parts of one or more of any number of animals. Much gelatine comes from the hooves, skins, hide and bones of pigs and cows. Whatever part of whatever animal it comes from, when it is added to a gum or other foodstuff, it renders the finished product unsuitable for both vegans and vegetarians. Used in a range of foods, including chocolate, bread and vegan butter substitutes, lecithin can be made from soy, rapeseed and sunflower but also from animals products, such as milk and, of course, eggs. For reasons of hygiene and safety, personal grooming products, cosmetics or items of intimate clothing cannot be returned. Mentos Pure Fresh Peppermint and Spearmint, Mentos Sugar Free Gum Peppermint, Spearmint & Mentos Air Action are vegan friendly. Mentos 3 Layer, Strawberry Squeeze and Juice Burst gum are non-vegan.

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Gelatine is used to give the gum texture and as a binding agent to help shape “pellet” type gums. Gelatine is used in a wide range of sweets, especially chewy or gummy ones but, thankfully, it is usually very clearly marked on the ingredients list, so should be easy enough to spot and avoid. Carmine

One more gum ultimately owned by Mars and another where most flavours are vegan but some (containing gelatine) are not Unwanted Food or Drink Products - Once supply conditions are broken, there are a number of factors outside of our control that can affect the quality of a product. Therefore perishable goods such as food and drink cannot be returned. Chewing gum isn’t a key part of any diet that we’re aware of, so it isn’t something likely to be a huge loss to any vegan if it turns out it has to be abandoned. Even so, whether you chew to freshen your breath, help with dental hygiene, out of habit, as part of your Sir Alex Ferguson impression, to blow bubbles or simply because you like it, knowing more about why it might or might not be vegan will be of interest to those following a plant-based diet. Note that in this article we are looking at chewing gum and bubble gum, not gum-based sweets that are designed to be chewed and swallowed. What Are the Ingredients in Gum? It isn’t always easy to tell whether or not a given gum is plant-based or not. That’s partly because some of the potential ingredients can be derived from both plants and animals. It’s also partly because some of the animal-derived ingredients are listed using their chemical or brand name, or simply are products that many people are not familiar with. Here are some of the key culprits to look out for. Gelatine

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