Tag: Chewing gum microplastics

A 2025 study from UCLA revealed that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastic particles into saliva during use, with both natural and synthetic gums shedding comparable amounts. This raises concerns about conventional chewing gum brands, such as Trident, and their potential microplastic content.

A 2025 UCLA pilot study found that all chewing gums tested, regardless of a natural or synthetic base, released microplastics into saliva during chewing. This surprising discovery raises the important question: does Simply Gum contain microplastics, despite being marketed as plastic-free?