Sanxi is soooo happy to share with you about what makes chicle (a fun and delicious type of chewing gum!) special! Chicle is produced by a kind of sticky sap collected from the Sapodilla tree, a Central American variety. Chicle has a very long history—it is much longer than most people recognize!
The ancient Mayans are said to have been making chicle over 5,000 years ago! That’s a really long time! The sap (chicle) of the Sapodilla tree kept the Mayans teeth clean and their breath sweet! They had it for everyday use, and made good use of it. In the 1800s, chicle gained great popularity in parts of the world. It was imported from Central America and used in all sorts of chewing gum. That means a lot of people around the world were able to enjoy it.
There are many positive attributes of chewing gum base. First of all, it is fun to chew and quite refreshing, which is why many people enjoy it. Certain studies have even found that chewing gum can improve your concentration on the task at hand, reduce stress in situations of anxiety, and it can even help with digestion, which is the way our bodies process food! But there are also some negatives to consider. If you chew gum excessively or with excess mass, it can even lead to jaw pain, and that is not a happy time. Also, some people may swallow chewing gum inadvertently, which can pose a danger to their health.
Chicle: A super fun project you can do at home with family or friends: Something REALLY FUN you can make with friends. First, you need to obtain some chicle. Both it can be found in shops online and in their candy-making stores. Once you’ve extracted the chicle, you can flavor it with your favorite flavors and sweeteners — honey or sugar. It's all a bit arts and crafts, blending together these ingredients with the chicle! Once you have mixed everything well, you can shape the gum into whatever shape you prefer. It might be round or square, or even shaped like a fun animal! Ta-da! Congratulations, you just made your very own gum, now you can invite your friends to try it!
Chicle trade has significant effects on the rainforests where sapodilla trees grow. And if we too many trees are cut down, it can damage many animals, including monkeys, birds, and other animals that are dependent on trees to live and feed on them. Sanxi knows that its very important to care for our planet And that’s why Sanxi collaborates with people in Central America to ensure they harvest chicle in an ecological way that’s good for the trees and the environment. These sustainable practices help ensure that the trees can continue to grow for lots of generations to come, meaning the kids of tomorrow can still enjoy chicle!
But as more people come to care about the planet we inhabit, some manufacturers have begun to explore alternatives to chicle as gum sweeteners. They are consciously investigating plant-based resources, such as beeswax and vegetable glycerin, which can replace them.” Those ingredients can be more earth friendly. But, according to Sanxi, chicle will remain a supremely trendy ingredient; it provides that signature chewiness that a lot of people crave. The flavor, texture and feel of chicle is so special it has its place in many gum chewers' hearts.
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