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The History of Chewing GumThe History of Chewing Gum

byby

Rocky LundyRocky Lundy


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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum

Prehistoric ManPrehistoric Man -- 9,000 year9,000 year--old birch bark tarold birch bark tar

Ancient GreeceAncient Greece -- Mastic Tree Resin (Mastiche)Mastic Tree Resin (Mastiche)

Mayan IndiansMayan Indians -- Sapodilla Tree Sap (Chicle)Sapodilla Tree Sap (Chicle)

Native American IndiansNative American Indians -- Spruce Tree ResinSpruce Tree Resin

18481848 -- John CurtisJohn CurtisSt. of Maine Pure Spruce GumSt. of Maine Pure Spruce Gum

18501850 -- John CurtisJohn Curtis Flavored Paraffin GumFlavored Paraffin Gum


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18671867 Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna meetsGen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna meets

Thomas Adams Sr. ChicleThomas Adams Sr. Chicle

18691869 Thomas Adams markets AdamsThomas Adams markets Adams

New York Chewing Gum.New York Chewing Gum.



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Manilkara zapotaManilkara zapota (L.)(L.)Sapodilla (Chicle)TreeSapodilla (Chicle)Tree

Can only tap (harvest ) once every 4Can only tap (harvest ) once every 4 --6 years6 years

Harvested during rainy season (JulyHarvested during rainy season (July Feb)Feb)

1943 US imported record 9,000 tons from Mexico1943 US imported record 9,000 tons from Mexico

13 pounds of chicle = 5,000 pieces of gum13 pounds of chicle = 5,000 pieces of gum

One tree = 10 gal latex = 2.5 lbs chicle (24 hr. tap)One tree = 10 gal latex = 2.5 lbs chicle (24 hr. tap)

Trees found in Yucatan, Belize and N. GuatemalaTrees found in Yucatan, Belize and N. Guatemala

Trees must be 70 years old before tappingTrees must be 70 years old before tapping

1930s gum contained 15% chicle & 60% sugar1930s gum contained 15% chicle & 60% sugar


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Manilkara zapotaManilkara zapota (L.)(L.)Sapodilla (chicle) TreeSapodilla (chicle) Tree


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Manilkara zapota (L.)Manilkara zapota (L.)Sapodilla (chicle) TreeSapodilla (chicle) Tree


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Chiclero scaling Sapodilla TreeChiclero scaling Sapodilla Tree


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America during the Victorian EraAmerica during the Victorian Era


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18701870 -- Adams produces 1Adams produces 1stst flavored gum (licorice)flavored gum (licorice)which was also the first stick of chewing gum.which was also the first stick of chewing gum.

18711871 -- Adams patents 1Adams patents 1stst gum making machine.gum making machine.


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18791879 -- William White discovers how to flavor chicleWilliam White discovers how to flavor chiclechoosing peppermint as the 1choosing peppermint as the 1stst flavor namedflavor named

Yucatan chewing gum.Yucatan chewing gum.


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W.J. White Co. GumW.J. White Co. Gum


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18821882 -- Dr. Edward Beeman adds pepsin powderDr. Edward Beeman adds pepsin powderto chicle & promotes as digestive aid.to chicle & promotes as digestive aid.



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18861886 -- Jonathan Primely makes the 1Jonathan Primely makes the 1stst fruitfruit--

flavored gum and a gum called Kisflavored gum and a gum called Kis--Me.Me.


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18881888 Adams Tutti Frutti becomes 1Adams Tutti Frutti becomes 1stst

chewing gum in vending machine.chewing gum in vending machine.

Placed in NYC subway stations.Placed in NYC subway stations.


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18971897 Pulver adds animated figuresPulver adds animated figures


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18911891 William Wrigley Jr. entered the gum fieldWilliam Wrigley Jr. entered the gum field

with the Vassar, Lotta & Sweet 16 brands.with the Vassar, Lotta & Sweet 16 brands.

18921892 Wrigley introduces Spearmint Pepsin gum.Wrigley introduces Spearmint Pepsin gum.

18931893 Wrigley introduces Juicy Fruit gum.Wrigley introduces Juicy Fruit gum.


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19111911-- Gum added to BeechGum added to Beech--Nut product lineNut product line


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18901890 Henry Fleer invents ChicletsHenry Fleer invents Chiclets

Chiclets was the 1st candyChiclets was the 1st candy--coated chewingcoated chewing

gum commercially made and marketed in thegum commercially made and marketed in the

worldworld.


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18991899 -- Dentyne gum was created by NewDentyne gum was created by New

York druggist Franklin V. CanningYork druggist Franklin V. Canning


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18991899 American Chicle Company FormedAmerican Chicle Company Formed

Amalgamation of: Adams Gum (Thomas Adams),Amalgamation of: Adams Gum (Thomas Adams),Yucatan Gum (William White), Beemans Gum (Dr. EdwardYucatan Gum (William White), Beemans Gum (Dr. Edward

Beeman), KisBeeman), Kis--Me Gum (Jonathan Primley), and S.T. Britten.Me Gum (Jonathan Primley), and S.T. Britten.

19071907 Gumballs and gumball machines introducedGumballs and gumball machines introduced


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19141914 Wrigley introducesWrigley introduces Doublemint gumDoublemint gum

19141914 Adams introduces Clove gumAdams introduces Clove gum

Prohibition PeriodProhibition Period It will take your breath away It will take your breath away


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19141914 American Chicle Company buysAmerican Chicle Company buys

SenSen--Sen Company (Fleer, Curtis, etc.)Sen Company (Fleer, Curtis, etc.)

19161916 American Chicle Co. acquiresAmerican Chicle Co. acquiresDentyne GumDentyne Gum


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19201920 Clark Bros. Chewing Gum Co.Clark Bros. Chewing Gum Co.

1960s1960s

Tijuana Brass 1Tijuana Brass 1stst HitHit

1930s1930s

On the LevelOn the Level


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19271927 -- Wrigley introduces PK GumWrigley introduces PK Gum

* Discontinued in 1975* Discontinued in 1975

1928 W lt Di ( Fl G C )


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19281928 Walter Diemer ( Fleer Gum Co.)Walter Diemer ( Fleer Gum Co.)

invents Bubble Guminvents Bubble Gum

Christened it Dubble Bubble GumChristened it Dubble Bubble Gum


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1930s1930s Gum trading Cards IntroducedGum trading Cards Introduced


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19331933 Peter Paul Co. sells a charcoalPeter Paul Co. sells a charcoal

gumgum -- advertise on Mounds boxadvertise on Mounds box


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19391939 -- The FFDCA Act passesThe FFDCA Act passes

Classifies gum as a foodClassifies gum as a food

FDA tells gum companies they do not needFDA tells gum companies they do not need

to list ingredients like other foodsto list ingredients like other foods

19391939 The Doublemint Twins make debutThe Doublemint Twins make debut..

19381938 -- Shorin Bros. begin Topps CompanyShorin Bros. begin Topps Company

Topps Bubble Gum becomes 1Topps Bubble Gum becomes 1stst change makerchange maker

After WW II Bazooka Bubble Gum becomes popularAfter WW II Bazooka Bubble Gum becomes popular

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