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.
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 intolerance.
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.
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?
Contrary to myth, resinous glaze does not contain or harm insects. It is an all-natural resin harvested from the secretions of the lac beetle. 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
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