Gum balls are a timeless treat.
For centuries, people have enjoyed various forms of chewing gum. Before the advent of the modern candy industry, ancient civilizations kept their mouths busy by chewing on mastic resin, chicle and tree sap. Today, there are many kinds of chewing gum on the market, ranging from candy-type gums to medicinal products. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat, a stop-smoking aid or a simple breath freshener, there are many chewing gum options.
Stick Gum
Stick gum is the most common and basic type of chewing gum. Classic stick gum is about an inch wide, several inches long, and very thin. Sticks are now more commonly a couple inches long, half an inch wide and a quarter of an inch thick. Stick gum comes in both sweet and fruity flavors, but is most commonly found in mint or other breath-freshening flavors.
Bubblegum
Bubblegum is a chewing gum that can be manipulated with the tongue and blown into bubbles. Bubblegum generally comes in sweet flavors, such as fruit flavors or the classic "bubblegum" flavor. Bubblegum can come in a variety of novelty shapes and packaging but most commonly comes in soft cubes or candy-coated gum balls.
Dragee Gum
Dragee gum comes in small, square-shaped pieces, about the size of a small postage stamp. Dragee gum is coated in a hard shell with a softer gum center. This gum comes in and and is usually packaged in a blister pack.
Functional Gum
Functional gums have a purpose beyond the satisfaction that comes from chewing. Some functional gums have herbal or medicinal ingredients that are released when chewed. One of the most well-known types of functional gum is nicotine gum, which is used to wean smokers off of cigarettes.
Novelty Gum
Novelty gum is typically sweet or candy-style and comes in amusing packaging. Forms of novelty gum include powdered gums, spaghetti gum, ribbon gum or tube gum, which mimics toothpaste. These gums are usually high in sugar and are designed to appeal to children.
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