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You don't really see people chewing gum anymore. (self.showerthoughts)
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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I see people in this thread complaining about fake sugar and someone mentioned chewing gum with real sugar. I'm just wondering do they sell xylitol gum in America? I see no point in chewing gum if it's not even healthy for teeth.

[–] RabbePompano 5 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Yes they make them here with xylitol. Those are the ones I buy.

[–] aidan 1 points 10 months ago

Yes, usually they're some sugar alcohol. Only traditional style chewing gums will use sugar.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Oh no. Gum is super not healthy for your teeth in the US.

[–] aidan 2 points 10 months ago

Wrong, most gum in the US uses sugar alcohols