Microplastics detected in chewing gum – expert warns: “Can be harmful to health”. As of: February 26, 2024, 2:54 p.m By: Karolin Schaefer CommentsPressSplit Chewing gum is popular with many people.
The ingredients in the sticky mass are anything but healthy for the body and the environment. The raw material for chewing gum is often produced synthetically. The basis for this is plastics made from petroleum. In addition, chewing gum consists of 50 to 70 percent sugar. It is not uncommon for plastics such as polyvinyl acetate to be included.