purkumateriaalin
Purkumateriaalin is a Finnish term that translates to "chewing material" or "gum base" in English. It refers to the non-digestible, elastic substance that forms the bulk of chewing gum. Unlike the flavoring and sweetening agents, which are designed to be tasted and then swallowed or dissolved, the purkumateriaalin is meant to be chewed and retained in its form for an extended period.
Historically, purkumateriaalin was derived from natural sources. The most well-known traditional source was the latex of
In modern chewing gum production, synthetic purkumateriaalin is more common. These synthetic bases are typically polymers,