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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.
Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of 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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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum
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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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum
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.
Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum
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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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