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How many calories does licking an envelope have?

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the adhesive on a U.S. envelope contains only around 1.7 calories per gram, which equates to about one-tenth of a single calorie per lick. The seemingly odd question of how many calories does licking an envelope have has a surprisingly mundane and reassuring answer for anyone worried about an accidental snack.