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Top oldest gum brands
#1. Juicy Fruit:
The Brand: Mars Wrigley wouldn’t be where it is today without William Wrigley Jr. beginning his gum selling journey in the 1890s. In 1893 he launched Juicy Fruit. In 2008 Mars Inc. acquired Wrigley Jr. Company. They’ve continued to make Juicy Fruit as well as many other top-of-the-line gum brands such as Extra and 5.
Need To Know: Juicy Fruit is still loved today and not just by those who grew up with it. It’s sales history proves just how tasty it is. They even reworked the recipe to have a longer lasting taste without sacrificing any of the flavor that is known and loved.
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#2. Dubble Bubble:
The Brand: Dubble Bubble became a part of Tootsie in 2003 but the gum’s journey started long before that year. Frank Fleer and his brother began creating chewing gum in the 1800s. Over the years Fleer and others working for and with him continued to play around with recipes and gum styles. An employee of his, Walter Diemer, perfected what is now known as Dubble Bubble in 1928.
Need To Know: This classic pink bubble gum was the first of its kind.
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#3. Dentyne:
The Brand: Dentyne got their start in 1899 thanks to Franklin V. Canning. Dentyne was created with the idea of promoting good dental hygiene. Dentyne passed through the hands of many owners but today the brand belongs to Mondelez International.
Need To Know: These days they have a handful of flavors, most of which are variations of mint.
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#4. Super Bubble:
The Brand: Ferrara Candy Company’s Super Bubble came out in 1946. Super Bubble came from a brand called Bub’s Daddy. Many companies have owned Super Bubble over the past few decades, Hershey being one of them. Today Ferrara Candy Company continues on the legacy.
Need To Know: This gum is known as the “original individually-wrapped bubble gum.” Super Bubble isn’t just available in the original flavor but also in grape, apple, and watermelon.
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#5. Bazooka:
The Brand: Bazooka bubble gum was first sold in 1947. In 1953 they began to wrap each piece inside of a tiny comic strip featuring their beloved mascot Bazooka Joe. Being sold in quite a few countries, the comic strips are typically translated into many different languages depending on where they will be sold.
Need To Know: They’ve changed a few things about the gum over the years but Bazooka continues to instill a feeling of nostalgia for those who chew it.
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Top chewing gum brands
#1. Doublemint
The Brand: Wrigley’s is home to quite a few gums that dominate the market, but Doublemint is one of their most popular chewing gums. It was introduced in 1914 and happened to be their third flavor of gum.
Need To Know: This chewing gum is one of the mintiest options out there. As the name would suggest, when giving this gum a try expect twice the mint all in one piece of gum.
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#2. Trident
The Brand: Trident is a sugar-free chewing gum that is great at keeping the flavor intact for a lengthy amount of time. The brand has been around for more than 50 years and in those years they’ve created nearly countless flavors.
Need To Know: The brand’s name comes from its original use of three ingredients that were meant to fight tartar. With this in mind, and the fact that the gum is sugar-free, Trident is a great chewing gum for those hoping to do minimal harm to their teeth.
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#3. Ice Breakers Cubes
The Brand: While Ice Breakers make both mints and gum, their ice cubes are one of the most popular chewing gum brands out there. Both the shape of the gum and the packaging are unique. The gum comes in a cube shape and instead of boring paper packaging it comes in a plastic container.
Need To Know: There are a few flavors to choose from such as peppermint and grape, all of which are sugar-free.
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#4. Extra
The Brand: Wrigley’s launched Extra in 1984 and it has quickly become one of the most enjoyed chewing gums out there. Their success is probably thanks to the amount of different flavors they offer and the period of time in which each one lasts.
Need To Know: Extra was the first sugar-free gum that Wrigley’s offered.
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#5. Mentos Gum
The Brand: Mentos were introduced as mints in 1932 and eventually started making gum in the 2000s. Today, Mentos gum is some of the best chewing gum on the market. Their unique gum chews well and tastes great. The packaging is fun and easy to take with you on the move.
Need To Know: Mentos gum comes in tons of flavors, with more than ten listed on their website. A few are grape medley, cinnamon, and spearmint.
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Top bubble gum brands
#1. Dubble Bubble
The Brand: Tootsie’s Dubble Bubble has had nearly a century to become loved by so many. It makes perfect sense that Dubble Bubble would end up on this list being that it was the first gum to be created with bubble blowing in mind.
Need To Know: It comes in many unique flavors beyond the original. Dubble Bubble can also be found in apple, sour cherry, grape, watermelon, blue-razz, and even pink lemonade.
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#2. Bazooka
The Brand: Bazooka is another old favorite. The flavor might not last incredibly long but this gum is still up there when it comes to bubble gum. Over the years they’ve made use of different creative wrapping styles ranging from comic book strips with their very own character to eventually brain teasers.
Need To Know: Bazooka is a classic loved by both kids and adults
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#3. Bubble Yum
The Brand: On the front of each Bubble Yum package you will find Floyd D. Duck, the mascot for Bubble Yum. This gum was launched in 1973 by Life Savers, Inc. These days Bubble Yum is a part of the Hershey Company.
Need To Know: This happens to be the first soft bubble gum that was ever created.
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#4. Big League Chew
The Brand: Big League Chew was actually founded by a baseball player in the 70s and was released to the public in the 80s. The gum is unique in that it is supposed to imitate tobacco chew. Millions upon millions of bags have been sold since their launch which is pretty impressive considering the competition and that they’ve only been around for just over 40 years.
Need To Know: Big League Chew can be found in gumball form but the most popular version comes in an interesting shape. You simply take a handful of the gum, plop it in your mouth, and chew away. It can be found in a variety of flavors too such as strawberry and sour apple.
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#5. Hubba Bubba
The Brand: Hubba Bubba is another one of Wrigley’s popular gum brands. It was launched in 1979 and is special because it isn’t as sticky as some other bubble gums are. The brand was discontinued in the 90s but people were happy to see its return in 2004.
Need To Know: Hubba Bubba can be found in individual pieces but also in a fun bubble tape version. Of course the original is by far the most popular but Hubba Bubba can be found in a few different flavors as well.
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Top mint gum brands
#1. Extra Peppermint
The Brand: Wrigley’s has plenty of strong and tasty mint gum brands such as 5 React 2, but Extra Peppermint is one of their most popular. This particular brand launched in 1984.
Need To Know: The packaging proudly states that this gum has a long-lasting flavor. This proves to be true when it comes to all of the Extra flavors. Winterfresh, polar ice, and spearmint to name a few.
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#2. Dentyne Ice
The Brand: Dentyne has been creating flavorful gum since 1899. As suggested by their name, this chewing gum was created to assist in oral care. In fact, this was the first chewing gum to go beyond the act of enjoying a delicious piece of gum and extend into the world of dental health.
Need To Know: With Dentyne Ice there are more than just a few kinds of mint to choose from. Some of their flavors include peppermint, glacier mint, and spearmint.
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#3. Trident White Peppermint
The Brand: Trident began creating sugar-free gum in 1964. Today they produce a large variety of flavors and styles of gum. If you enjoy capsule style gum with a hard coating, opt for white peppermint. It will not only provide you with fresh breath but it is supposed to help whiten your teeth as well.
Need To Know: This is another gum company that offers more than just a handful of mint options. Some of these popular flavors include wintergreen, spearmint, and minty sweet twist.
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#4. Doublemint
The Brand: Another mint favorite from Wrigley’s is Doublemint. This popular mint gum was launched in the United States in 1914. As the name suggests, each piece is packed with a punch, carrying twice the minty flavor.
Need To Know: Throughout the years Doublemint has become one of the most sold gum brands around. It is now sold in more than 140 countries.
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#5. Orbit
The Brand: Wrigley’s might be the king of mint gum, because another top mint gum brand is Orbit. As their famous commercials suggest, this gum is ideal for cleaning up any nasty breath. More than half of Orbit flavors are different kinds of mint.
Need To Know: Orbit is sugarless and has been given the Seal of Acceptance from the American Dental Association.
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Top xylitol gum brands
#1. PUR Gum
The Brand: PUR has been creating some of the highest quality products since 2010. Their products are made with those who prioritize their health in mind. PUR’s products are vegan, non-GMO, and just generally healthy. The ingredients list is short and sweet. They clearly care about the health of their consumers.
Need To Know: With PUR you’ll find tons of delicious flavors including bubblegum and pomegranate mint. For an even healthier option they offer THREE Gum which is gum made with only three ingredients.
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#2. Epic Dental Xylitol Gum
The Brand: Epic Dental Xylitol Gum was designed by a dental company that was founded in 2003. This gum works to fight bacteria that can cause cavities. Beyond gum the company makes other dental hygiene products as well.
Need To Know: Each piece contains 1.06 grams of xylitol. They offer plenty of flavors such as peppermint, cinnamon, orange-mango, and more.
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#3. Xlear Spry Xylitol Gum
The Brand: Xlear, the dental company behind Spry has been around since 2000. The whole idea behind Spry is to provide products that don’t harm your teeth. Instead, their products actually work as a defense system for your pearly whites. In addition to gum they also sell toothpaste, mouthwash, mints, and more.
Need To Know: Unlike some brands of gum that contain xylitol, when it comes to Xlear’s version, there are no additional sweeteners. Their gum comes in multiple flavors ranging from spearmint to fruit. This product is also known to help fight dry mouth.
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#4. Lotte Xylitol Gum
The Brand: Each piece of Lotte Xylitol Gum contains 60% pure xylitol. Lotte Corporation is from South Korea but they have many plants spread around that manufacture their product. They are loved by many all over the world.
Need To Know: Lotte Xylitol Gum comes in a variety of flavors such as applemint.
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#5. Trident Sugar Free Gum
The Brand: Trident Sugar Free Gum tends to be a big seller when it comes to options that contain xylitol. They began creating sugar-free gum in 1964. Trident got its name from the brand’s original use of three ingredients that were meant to fight tartar.
Need To Know: Although most Trident gum contains xylitol not every single flavor they create does. Just be careful to read the ingredients.
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