Närimiskummibaas
Närimiskummibaas, also known as chewing gum base, is the non-digestible material that gives chewing gum its characteristic chewiness and texture. It is the foundational component of all chewing gum products, serving as the vehicle for flavor and sweeteners. The specific composition of chewing gum base can vary significantly between manufacturers and product types, but it generally consists of a blend of polymers, resins, waxes, and fillers.
Historically, chewing gum bases were derived from natural sources like chicle, a latex from the sapodilla tree.
The manufacturing process for chewing gum base involves carefully blending these ingredients under controlled temperature and