The greasy wax in sheep’s wool could be in your favorite chewing gum.
Perhaps the most shocking additive — also used commonly in skin care products — is lanolin, an oily byproduct of sheep’s skin glands. The greasy wax found in wool is analogous to human sebum.
In addition to the gum base, there are softeners, sweeteners and flavorings used to craft your favorite pack of gum. And then there is sugar. Some brands use aspartame as a low-calorie alternative, and as a price saver: Since it’s 200 times sweeter than sugar, very small amounts of aspartame are necessary.
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