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The History of Gum The History of Gum People around the world have chewed on natural materials with gum-like textures for hundreds of years. Gum as we know it today was first marketed around 1869, and innovations continue to be made. Learn more about the evolution of chewing gum... Learn more How Gum is Made How Gum is Made Wrigley has been producing high-quality gum for over 100 years. Learn what it takes to make the perfect stick, tab or pellet, including the ingredients, like mint, and the manufacturing process. Learn more Ingredients Ingredients Ever wonder what your favorite gum is made of? Only the highest quality ingredients, including gum base, natural or artificial sweeteners, softeners, flavorings and preservatives. Learn more
Mint Production Mint Production Mint flavoring for Wrigley's chewing gums is extracted from fresh mint plants grown on farms in the U.S. If added together, the farmland required to raise all the mint Wrigley uses would equal 30,550 football fields! Learn more Fun Facts Fun Facts Fifty percent of Americans chew gum, averaging about 170 servings per person per year. Learn more
  • New from Altoids® New Crème de Menthe mints are a completely new Altoids experience. Also available in Dark Chocolate Dipped Crème de Menthe. Curious? »
  • Benefits of Chewing™ You know gum tastes great and freshens your breath, but did you know it may offer health and wellness benefits as well? Learn more »
  • Natural Germ Killing Eclipse® gum and mints now contain magnolia bark extract (MBE), a natural ingredient proven to help kill the germs that cause bad breath. Learn more »
  • Wrigley Stick Makeover Juicy Fruit®, Big Red®, Doublemint®, Wrigley's Spearmint® and Extra® are now all available in the Slim PackTM - 15 sticks of gum in a portable, durable package. Check it out »
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