Guar gum in food. When it comes to food use, guar gum is most often used in gluten-free foods. The gluten in flour is what provides the texture and elasticity common in bread .

New study finds chewing gum releases up to 637 microplastic particles in just minutes, with 94% released in the first 8 minutes regardless of gum type.

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, chewing gum became increasingly popular in the United States and Europe, with many different companies producing a wide variety of flavors and types.

The study, which was small, looked at the release of microplastics during consumption by having a human subject chew 10 different types of both natural and synthetic (the latter being what most ...

The chewing gum led to a 24% reduction in preterm birth — when the mother gives birth before 37 weeks of pregnancy — and a 30% drop in low-birthweight deliveries. Less than 5 pounds, 8 ounces ...