Bubble blowing
Bubble blowing, also known as bubble gum or bubble gum candy, is a chewy confection designed to be inflated into bubbles. Its primary ingredients typically include a gum base, sweeteners like sugar or corn syrup, flavorings, and softeners. While popular globally, its origins are often traced back to ancient cultures chewing natural resins, with modern bubble gum developing in the early 20th century.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Bubble blowing is high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugars, and offers little to no protein or fat. A typical piece contains around 10-20 calories, providing a quick energy boost but minimal essential nutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 60 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, bubble blowing is a playful activity enjoyed by people of all ages, often associated with childhood and fun. Nutritionally, it's unique as it's not meant to be swallowed, so its caloric content is mostly from the sugars that dissolve in the mouth, while the gum base is expelled.
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