By: Julia And Keely

• Sorbitol/glucitol• Gum Base• Xylitol• Natual+Artificial flavoring• Mannitol• Glycerin• BHT• Blue 1• Red 40• Soy lecithin • Yellow 5• Yellow 6Are all in gum

Found in fruit Large amounts can lead to abdominal

pain Is manufactured from sugars and

starches

Non digestible Non nutritive Will not dissolve in water What makes gum chewable

100% natural Found in many fruits and vegetables Used in toothpaste, mouthwash and

mints It only has 5 carbon atoms instead of 6

like Sorbitol and Aspartame Tastes like sugar CLEANS YOUR MOUTH by fighting

bacteria

You should avoid any type of artificial flavoring

Can cause allergic reactions They may affect RNA, thyroids, and

enzymes There are many types of Natural and

Artificial flavorings so you do not know which one is actually in the product (Some can be VERY bad for you)

Also known as Mannite or manna sugar Is a sugar alcohol Is produced by bacteria, yeasts, fungi,

algae, lichens, and plants. Used to treat Glaucoma for animals

Oily liquid Made from petroleum Keeps things from getting to dry Used in many skin creams, medicines,

shampoo, and much soap.

Used as a Sugar substitute 200 times sweeter than table sugar Can break down into Amino Acids under

high temperatures or altitude In many types of sugars

Made from chemicals Freshens breath Many factories have removed this

ingredient from their food products because of it’s high chemical balance

Found in candy, soda, dairy products, and baked products

Triggers allergic reactions to people with asthma

Can be negatively affect kids’ metabolism

Made from Beetles called Cochineal Imported from Central and South

America

Can make children hyperactive Health affects- asthma, hives,

headaches, skin rash Affects metabolism

Causes migraines, headaches, vomiting, and swelling of skin.

Looks like a orangish-red

Comes from Soy Beans Flexible and versatile Good source of Choline which is

essential to every living cell in your body.