Why is Chewing Gum hard to Digest? - Extra Education

Why is Chewing Gum hard to Digest?

Q. Why is Chewing Gum hard to Digest?

That's why chewing gum labels say you can't swallow it.

The Gum is made of plastic, the gastric acid and enzymes are unable to digest it and it passes through the digestive tract unchanged.

Only the plant substances such as additives and flavors are digested. The base material is eliminated from the Body naturally.

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Last Updated : Oct 29, 2021