Wrigley's Extra Sugarfree Chewing Gum, Refreshing Spearmint Flavour, Freshens Breath, With Xylitol, Helps with Oral Hygiene for Healthy Teeth and Gums 30 x 10 Packs

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Knowing that animal testing is one of the biggest ethical issues veganism stands for, many vegans (prefer to) avoid products that contain artificial coloring.

Extra Gum is not vegan because it contains glycerol, which is usually sourced from animals, as it is cheaper and more common. Unless a manufacturer makes an explicit statement that its glycerol is vegetable glycerol, you should assume that it is sourced from animals. Is Extra Sweet Watermelon Gum Vegan? Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is often used as a sweetener in food. It is made from glucose and is found naturally in fruits, such as apples, pears, and peaches. Sorbitol is a vegan-friendly ingredient. Gum baseThe FDA provides a list of the food colors approved for use in human food along with their sources and code that can come in handy for this purpose. Turmeric is a type of orangey spice that is used to add color and flavor to food. Turmeric is vegan friendly. Why Isn’t Extra Gum Vegan?

Glycerol is a sugar alcohol that is often used as a sweetener or preservative in food products. It can be derived from either animal or plant sources. Unless the label says that the glycerin is vegetable glycerin, it is likely of animal origin. But, if you have been vegan for any length of time, you would know that it doesn’t work that way. You cannot determine the vegan status of any product just based on the presence or absence of animal ingredients or by-products. Traditionally, polymers derived from natural sources, such as plants and trees, made chewing gums. However, today, synthetic polymers are generally used as they provide better texture and retain the flavors for longer. Is Gum Base Vegan? Are you wondering about the issue with palm-derived ingredients? Refer to my article Are M&M’s Vegan for a detailed discussion on it. § Flavors

Please note that these are the Extra gum flavor options available in the US. The range of flavors varies in different countries. However, the core ingredients are likely to be the same, so those living outside the US can also use this article as a handy guide to evaluating the vegan status of an Extra gum flavor. Is Extra Spearmint gum vegan? Artificial food colors are essentially vegan. They are made using various chemicals and are free of animal ingredients. However, they are not cruelty-free. There is strong evidence that artificial colors are tested on animals. Having said that, most online sources classify Extra chewing gums as vegan-friendly simply because they do not contain any animal-derived ingredients.