Bubble gum
Bubble gum is a chewy, elastic confection designed to be blown into bubbles, not swallowed. It's typically made from a synthetic gum base, sweeteners like sugar or corn syrup, softeners, and flavorings, often with a fruit or mint profile. Originating in ancient tree resin chews, modern bubble gum was developed in the United States in the 20th century.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Bubble gum is almost entirely simple carbohydrates from sugar or sweeteners, providing minimal nutrients and around 10-20 calories per piece. It contains no significant protein, fat, or vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 10 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Calcium | 0 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 IU |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
Per 1 piece (3 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, bubble gum is a symbol of playful youth and is the only food specifically engineered for its physical properties—elasticity—rather than nutrition. Nutritionally, it's unique as a 'food' meant to be discarded, offering only momentary flavor with no caloric benefit.
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