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QuestionIs the beeswax gum hard when it comes out of the mold?Community AnswerIt is harder than regular chewing gum, but softens as you chew it.
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QuestionCan I substitute the powdered sugar with more honey, or anything else?Community AnswerThe reason you add powdered sugar is not only to give it a sweet taste, but because otherwise it would just be runny mixture, not dough. You cannot substitute with more honey. I suppose you could replace with ground rice flour or oat flour, but it might not be the same texture.
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QuestionCan I use mastic instead of gum base?Community AnswerBe careful because many modern industrial products are called mastic. In the case of the non-toxic plant resin, it may be used to make chewing gum, however its properties do not allow it to be a substitute for gum in the same recipes, as it resembles more of a wax or gelatin. It can be used, but you'll need to change the recipe accordingly.
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QuestionHow do I know if the resin is safe to eat?Community AnswerYou aren't supposed to be eating the resin, just chewing it. It's kind of like chewing on your sleeve. You shouldn't eat it, but you can safely chew on it.
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QuestionHow do people make the chewing gum we buy in the store?Community AnswerWith a "gum base," which is generally based upon synthetic plastic. To the synthetics, they add flavoring and a sweetener.
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QuestionWhere does gum come from?Community AnswerGum comes from many ingredients, such as glycerine. However you need to use beeswax to really get that chewiness.
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QuestionWhere can I get the beeswax?Community AnswerNatural beeswax can be sold in natural food stores or maybe in the organic/natural aisle at your local grocery store.
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QuestionHow do I get sap out of trees?Community AnswerCut a hole into the bark, and sap should flow out. Not a lot, but it will accumulate over time.
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QuestionHow do I make gum without gum base?Community AnswerUse Method 2 or 3. These both are ways to make gum without gum base. Though, I do think beeswax gum would be easiest, because it doesn't require going out to find a particular tree. Beeswax is easy to find, and a gum tree is fairly hard to find. If you are going for a more natural gum, use Method 3. To get more natural gum without having to go out to a gum tree every time, you could collect some of the tree's sap and bring it home to divide and maybe put in wrappers. That way, you'll have gum whenever you want to chew it.
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QuestionHow can I use beeswax to make a sugar-free gum?Community AnswerIf you mean a bland sugar-free, you can use the regular beeswax - it has a low sugar content. You might try cassava flour as a thickener instead of sugar. Although this option wouldn't taste as sweet, you could try to find powdered stevia.
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QuestionHow long would it take for beeswax gum to decompose in nature?Community AnswerThis can depend on environmental conditions, but not very long, because it is made of natural ingredients.
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QuestionHow much gum does each recipe make?Community AnswerThe beeswax recipe makes about 24-28 pieces. It kind of depends on how big you make your pieces.
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QuestionCan I wrap the sweet gum sap gum?Community AnswerYes, as long as it is hardened and not runny. I recommend using waxed paper as a wrap, because then it is easier to remove the gum.
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QuestionWhat flavors can I use for classic bubblegum?Community AnswerAt a candy making store they should have a traditional bubblegum flavor. However, if there is not a store like this near you, you can order it online (Amazon has some nice options). It is not too hard to find.
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QuestionWhere can I get a gum base when making chewing gum?Community AnswerIt can be found at candy stores or online.
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QuestionDo I have to use sweet gum sap specifically?Community AnswerYes, you do.
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QuestionCan I make chewing gum with kitchen ingredients?Community AnswerAs long as you have the ingredients for the gum, you should be able to do that.
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QuestionWhere can I purchase the gum base?Community AnswerClick the first link in the citations and scroll down to the comments. There should be a comment with a link about that.
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QuestionCan the base gum be replaced with gelatin powder when making chewing gum?Chaeiekim0918Community AnswerNo, you must use gum base. If you use gelatin powder, you cannot chew it.
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QuestionHow do I make the chewing gum much harder or tougher to chew?Community AnswerPowered sugar is what thickens the mixture. Try adding more of that. If you don't want to add more sugar, you can try cassava flour instead.
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QuestionHow do I make my chewing gum biodegradable? Would adding beeswax help?Community AnswerYes. Beeswax is a natural substance and should break down easily. The same goes for honey, and the flavoring should be absorbed by one of the first 2 things.
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QuestionWhat store can I find a gum base in?Community AnswerYou can find it in a hobby or crafts shop, some superstores, or you can order online.
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QuestionHow do I get the gum off the pan?Community AnswerCoat the pan in olive oil before you boil the gum. The olive oil will make the pan greasy so the gum can easily slip off.
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QuestionCan I swallow beeswax gum without any harm?Community AnswerYou shouldn't swallow any kind of gum, because your stomach is not able to break down the gum base. However, the beeswax gum is fine because it is natural, and acids can break it down.
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QuestionIs chewing gum dangerous?Community AnswerNo. Even if you swallow a piece of gum, it won't hurt you. You'll just eliminate it as undigested waste.
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