Product Frequently Asked Questions

Our sugarfree products do not contain ingredients derived from wheat sources and therefore are gluten free. Our sugarfree products are listed below:

• EXTRA® – Peppermint, Spearmint, Sweetmint, Blueberry, Strawberry, Melon, Tropical, Freedent
• EXTRA® Liquid Blast – Peppermint, Spearmint, Strawberry Peach, Blackberry Melon
• EXTRA® for Kids – Bubblegum flavour
• EXTRA® White – Peppermint, Lemon Lime
• EXTRA® Professional – Strongmint, Spearmint
• EXTRA® Professional Mints – Peppermint, Forest Berries
• ECLIPSE® Ice – Peppermint, Spearmint
• ECLIPSE® Mints – Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon, Orange, Black Chill, Cool Breeze
• 5™ – Cobalt (peppermint), Electro (spearmint), Pulse (tropical fruit), Tempest (watermelon)

Our sugar gum products contain glucose syrup, which uses wheat as a source material. Our supplier has certified that the wheat glucose we use in manufacturing contains no detectable gluten, meaning it is all removed during the manufacturing process and therefore these products are also gluten free. This includes:

• PK® – Gold, Blue
• JUICY FRUIT® – Original
• HUBBA BUBBA® – Seriously Strawberry, Groovy Grape, Outrageous Original

Globally the Wrigley portfolio includes gum, mints, hard and chewy candies, lollipops, chocolate, jellies and gummies. Iconic Wrigley brands available within Australia and New Zealand are EXTRA®, 5™, ECLIPSE®, HUBBA BUBBA®, JUICY FRUIT®, P.K.®, AIRWAVES®, STARBURST®, SKITTLES® and KENMAN® candy.

The brand name 5™ refers to the five senses. 5™ Gum was developed to provide consumers with a total sensorial experience, appealing to all five of the senses i.e. sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste.

Within Wrigley folklore there are two possible answers to this question. Some say the initials P.K. are derived from a slogan that originated many years ago, in the development of our strict packaging codes – specifically “Packed tight – Kept right”, whilst others believe the P.K. brand was named after Philip Knight Wrigley who was the CEO from 1925 to 1961.

Chewing sugarfree gum, such as EXTRA has been proven to stimulate saliva by 10 times¹. Saliva is the body’s own natural defence mechanism, protecting our teeth. Saliva helps to wash away food particles that may have lodged in your teeth and gums and neutralise plaque acid in the mouth. Stimulated saliva contains more bicarbonate, calcium and phosphate, not only helping rebalance the pH in your mouth after eating and drinking, but also helping to re-mineralise tooth enamel, protecting them from an acid attack.

1. Szöke J, Bánóczy J, Proskin HM (2001), ‘Effect of after-meal sucrose-free gum-chewing on clinical caries,’ Journal of Dental Research, 80(8): 1725–29.

The Wrigley Company sells products in more than 180 countries around the globe and we currently have production facilities in 14 countries.

Products Manufactured in Australia with Halal Certification are:

• EXTRA® – Peppermint, Spearmint, Blueberry, Freedent, Strawberry (tab only), Tropical
• HUBBA BUBBA® Chunk – Seriously Strawberry
• PK® – Blue, Gold
• SKITTLES® – Fruits and Littles
Click here to view our current Halal Certificate

In addition to locally made products, The Wrigley Company Australia imports products manufactured by other Wrigley companies around the globe. As you can appreciate, Wrigley brands, product formulations and suppliers vary from country to country and as a result we do not know enough about the sourcing of ingredients to confirm all our imported products meet Halal requirements. Other Wrigley companies may therefore provide different information regarding animal sourced ingredients and Halal accreditation based on their region and respective markets.

Imported Wrigley Products with Halal Certification:

We can confirm the following products are accredited by the Halal Certification Authority in their country of manufacture:

• 5™ – Cobalt (peppermint), Electro (spearmint), Pulse (tropical fruit)
• ECLIPSE® Mints – Black Chill, Cinnamon, Orange, Peppermint, Spearmint
• EXTRA® Professional Mints – Forest Berries, Peppermint

Other Wrigley Products that do not contain animal sourced ingredients:

The following products manufactured by The Wrigley Company Australia do not contain any animal sourced ingredients or alcohol; however they currently are not certified by our local Halal Authority.

• EXTRA® – Sweetmint, Kids Bubblegum flavour
• EXTRA® White ¬– Lemon Lime, Peppermint
• ECLIPSE® Ice – Peppermint, Spearmint
• AIRWAVES® – Menthol Eucalyptus
• HUBBA BUBBA® – Seriously Strawberry, Groovy Grape, Outrageous Original
• JUICY FRUIT® – Original
• SKITTLES® – Citrus, Sensations, Sours

In addition to the oral health benefits of chewing EXTRA sugarfree gum, clinical findings obtained in a controlled study show that chewing EXTRA White on a regular basis after eating helps prevent tooth stains from accumulating². The results showed the extent and intensity of dental stains were reduced by 36% after six weeks, in comparison with the group that did not chew.

2. Kleber CJ, Moore MH, Putt MS, Milleman JL (2000) Effect of Carbamide/Baking Soda Chewing Gum on in vitro Stain Removal/Formation, Journal of Dental Research 79:2602

Nutritional information is listed on most of our product packaging. You can also visit the Nutrition Information section of our website for our complete Australia and New Zealand product listing and nutrition facts.

Our Consumer Care team is also happy to answer your nutritional questions. Call them on 1300 721 831 if you are in Australia or 0800 408 364 if in New Zealand. Alternatively use our Contact Us form.

Please note, ingredients and formulations do change from time to time. The best source of nutrition information is the ingredient listing and nutrition panel found on the product pack.

While the products we sell in Australia and New Zealand are not currently certified kosher, we take great strides to ensure products are kosher and kosher certified in geographies with dietary restrictions. For example, all Wrigley products sold in Israel are kosher certified.

Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid found naturally in many foods and is used as one of the basic building blocks by the body to build proteins for muscles. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare metabolic disorder that results when the Phenylketonuria gene is inherited from both parents. A small percentage of individuals are born with this rare hereditary disorder. Such individuals are unable to metabolise phenylalanine adequately and need to control their intake of this amino acid from all food sources. Since the 1960’s all newborns in Australia and New Zealand have been screened at birth for PKU. Individuals who have PKU are therefore aware of it from childhood. For more information visit www.healthinsite.gov.au

Aspartame contains the natural amino acids L-aspartic acids and L-phenylalanine. It is a regulatory requirement within Australia and New Zealand that foods and beverages containing Aspartame are labelled to advise these consumers of the presence of Phenylalanine.

BIG RED is not sold in Australia and New Zealand on a continual basis. From time to time we make formulation changes to the BIG RED product made in the USA and release limited stocks locally to satisfy consumer demand. However, at this stage we have no plans to import another shipment of BIG RED.

All Wrigley gums are brushed with a rolling powder before they are placed in their wrappers that keep them fresh. On our sugar sweetened brands a granulated sugar, which looks like confectionary sugar, is used. On sugarfree gums a dusting of sugar substitute is used. The amount of rolling powder varies from product to product.

Due to the large volume of requests we receive each day we are unable to send product samples. Often when we launch a new product we conduct sampling events in major cities to let consumers taste our newest creation.

We always want to offer our consumers the widest variety of brands, products and flavours. Occasionally it is necessary to discontinue products if there is not enough demand for them in the marketplace. We listen to all consumers and certainly let our Marketing team know when a product is being missed

No. Although chewing gum is not designed to be swallowed, it passes through the body’s digestive system after a few days in much the same way as roughage.

Whilst we try to ensure each variety bag has an even distribution of the flavours to give our consumers the best flavour variety available, on occasion a variety bag may leave our factory with more of one particular flavour than another.

Some of our chewing gums contain xylitol, which is a safe, even beneficial, additive which has been used in food, confectionery and other products - like toothpaste - as a sweetener and flavour enhancer for over 30 years and has been widely approved by regulatory authorities all over the world.

Although chewing gum products are not intended for use by dogs, cats or other pets, the Royal Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has reported that xylitol may be toxic for dogs.

In fact, in addition to food products containing xylitol, the RSPCA recommends that many foods that are perfectly safe for humans be kept away from pets because of potential harm - including coffee grounds, grapes/raisins, chocolate, onions, yeast, dough, tea, macadamia nuts, alcohol, fatty foods, salt, avocadoes and garlic. For more information, please go to www.rspca.org.au

It is not feasible for us to sell directly to individuals. Our factories and warehouses are set up to ship large quantities of product. We suggest you enquire with your local wholesaler or distributor for more information.

The vast majority of Wrigley products are widely available in supermarkets, newsagents and independent shops throughout Australia and New Zealand.

Whilst we do not guarantee these methods, here are options for removal of gum from clothing you might like to try.

For washable clothes, first try scraping off any excess gum with a dull knife and then rubbing the area with ice until the remaining gum rolls off into a ball. Another method is to seal the dry garment in a plastic bag and place it in your freezer. After the garment is frozen, remove from the freezer and gently scrape off the gum with a dull knife.

There are also natural solvents extracted from citrus peels which are environmentally safe and work quite well in removing chewing gum from various surfaces, including cloth. These can be purchased from supermarkets and some health food stores.

You could also try applying eucalyptus oil to the area then wash the garment as usual. Eucalyptus oil can be purchased at supermarkets or chemists. If using solvents or eucalyptus oil ensure you try on a small inconspicuous area first to ensure colour fastness.

At Wrigley, we understand that consumers in different countries may want different things from chewing gum, mint brands and confections and as such brands and products available may vary from one country to another. Before launching a new brand of product into any country, we undertake extensive research to ensure that it is going to meet the needs of relevant consumers.