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Chewing Gum
From sweet to mint, bubblegum is a popular treat around the world. Ask questions about this confectionery here, including what happens when you swallow a piece of gum. (It's not what you think!)
1,701 Questions
Why is it illegal to chew gum in Singapore?
It's okay to chew gum in Singapore. There is no punishment. Although there is a punishment for spitting gum on the floor. There is also a punishment for sticking your gum anywhere. You have to pay a fine. If you want to chew gum, spit it out into a piece of tissue and throw it into a rubbish bin. BTW: It's illegal to sell gum in Singapore.
What are the numbers on bottom of chew can?
The batch code and date of production. Maybe even the price, depending on your location.
Can you chew gum before a fasting blood test for cholesterol?
I've been fasting before the cholesterol test I'm supposed to have later today. I absent-mindedly started chewing a piece of Eclipse sugar free gum. At first, I thought the gum would have no affect on the fasting blood test, but then I read the nutrition label on the packet of gum. One serving contains 2 pieces of gum, and I only chewed one piece. So, dividing the figures from the nutritional information in half, here's the content for one piece of gum: 2.5 calories, 1 g carbohydrate (that one gram of carbs is in the form of sugar alcohol.) There is no fat, no sodium, no sugars (other than the sugar alcohol which is listed separately), and no protein.
This is how the label reads:
Serving Size 2 pieces (3 g)
Calories 5
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 2g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohol 2g
Protein 0g
I'll either call the lab and ask if my fasting blood test will still come out accurately, or I'll just go in and ask them after I get there. When I know the answer, I'll add it to this posting.
I got this from a lab that performs these tests because I was looking for the chewing gum answer too. So, here's your answer.... :-( Cause I'm starving....
Should I fast prior to lab work?
If your doctor orders lab work, ask if you should fast
before having the lab work done. Fasting is needed
for some lab tests because certain test values change
following the digestion of food. The measurements of
blood sugar (glucose) and some blood lipids (fats and
cholesterol) are common examples.
If you are required to fast
Please read the following fasting instructions
thoroughly. By following these instructions,
you will help us to collect the most accurate
specimen for the test your doctor has requested.
Fasting instructions
If you're asked to fast prior to lab work:
• Do not eat or drink anything (except water)
during the eight hours prior to having your blood
drawn or other specimen taken.
Note: If your physician has ordered lipid tests,
you must fast for at least 12 hours.
You may drink only water; no juice, tea,
coffee, diet soda or other beverage.
• Do not smoke, chew gum or exercise. These
activities may stimulate the digestive system and
alter test results.
• Continue to take prescription medications
unless your physician tells you otherwise.
Check with your physician about over-thecounter
medications.
After your specimen is collected, you may resume
your normal diet and activities.
Questions and Answers
Why do I have to fast?
Some test values change following the digestion of
food. For example, if you eat lots of sugar, your blood
sugar will be high. When you are fasting, we get a
base result that can be compared over time.
I'm thirsty. Can I have something to drink?
You may drink only water. Do not drink juice,
coffee, tea, diet soda or any other beverage
regardless of whether or not it has cream and/or
sugar in it.
I'm hungry. Can I eat anything?
Sorry, you may not eat anything while fasting.
Should I continue to take my medications?
Unless your physician tells you otherwise,
continue to take your prescriptions. Ask your
physician about over-the-counter medications.
May I chew gum?
No, not even sugarless. Gum stimulates your
digestive system and can alter the test results.
May I smoke?
No, smoking can affect the test results.
May I do my exercise routine?
No, exercise can affect test results.
What time should I come to the laboratory?
Most people find it convenient to stop eating
and drinking after 8 p.m. and to arrive at the
laboratory early the next morning.
Whom should I call with questions
or concerns?
In the Portland service area, please call Providence
Laboratory Client Services at 503-215-6660.
Outside of the Portland Service Area, please call:
Hood River......................
Yes some do. I spent the entire night in the er with anaphylactic shock. I would like to thank the previous person who answered no stoopid for possibly causing the deaths of other readers.
When did Double Bubble come out?
Dubble Bubble chewing gum was invented in 1928 by an accountant at the Fleer Chewing Gum Company in Philadelphia named Walter Diemer. The gum originally sold with collectible comics, trivia and fortunes inside.
How does gum keep your breath fresh?
It temporarilly covers up smell but dude plz keep brushing dont just chew ok lol jk= }
Is chewing gum bad for your jaw?
Chewing gum gives your jaws great exercise, but is terrible for your teeth.
Can you get American 5 gum in Australia?
yes
if you live in sydney
there is a shop next to the newsagency at pymble station
and it is a chinease supermarket
the man there only orders it once every 2 months
What are the ingredients to make gum?
Chewing gum main ingredients are
- Gum Base - chicle, mastiche (organic), rubber (synthetic)
- Sweetener - either sugar, sorbitol, or aspartame, with cornstarch for mass
- Softeners - are added to maintain moisture
- Flavorings - all kind of flavors (many use artificial chemical flavoring)
- Color - added to bubble gum especially, but some gums are still gray -today there are practically all colors.
Can xanthan gum be used as a replacement to Arabic gum?
Xantham gum cannot be used as a substitute for gum Arabic. But gum arabic can be used as a substitute for xanthan gum. Xanthan gum may cause allergic reactions, especially those who have corn allergy in some people. For the case, you can substitute for xanthan gum (see the related link) in a specific amount. Gum arabic is one of the alternatives. It a natural food stabilizer, which is derived from the sap of various species of acacia tree. The low viscosity, high emulsification and adhesion properties make gum arabic an excellent ingredient in foods.
The red react is a fruity kind and the blue react is a minty kind.
Can a bird be killed by chewing gum?
If a bird is to eat a piece of gum, the gum will remain in the digestive track and stomach and absorb the nutrients as well as the water that's consumed, and will eventually contribute to the bird's death.
How many calories are in a piece of bubble gum?
about 23 calories in 1 piece of hubba bubba. and make sure you always clean your teeth well afterwards, because i used to chew hubba bubba all the time, and i just had to get two fillings, even though i clean my teeth at least 2 times a day.
Its true about what the person before me said make sure you really do brush your teeth afterwords and the best thing would to just not chew that type of gum and to not let your children chew it either unless they have to lose all their teeth.
Do you freeze a gum shield to put it into place?
That's a stupid question in the wrong topic. But if your life is that lame and you want know the answer, then yes because gum is flammable.
How old is the world's oldest piece of chewing gum?
Chewing gum. Age doesn't change what something is made of
How did chewing gum come to US?
Chewing gum in various forms has been around for thousands of years, so at least a few of the earliest settlers probably chewed gum. But, widespread use of chewing gum by modern civilization came about in the early 1800s when English settlements adopted the practice from American Indians.
Chewing gum as we know it today was invented in the 1850s by Thomas Adams.
I found them at Walgreen's in San Francisco -- 99 cents a pack.
Can you chew gum with an expander?
Yes, you can. NOTHING will happen I have an expander and I have chewed gum 4 or 5 times. An nothing happened, the only thing you cant do is blow a bubble because the roof of your mouth is were the main part of the expander is.
How can you get gum off a pair of shorts?
you could apply ice to it, and once frozen try to pick it off
How many people like Orbit chewing gum?
Orbit* chewing gum is just a brand of bubble gum. Generally, all* chewing gums these days contain aspartame. It is an artificial sugar. Chemicals like MSG or flavor enhancers, are the same as these artificial sweeteners and are BOTH not good for our body. Research these unwanted chemicals in the web and be aware.
Is chewing gum is made of pig skin or fat?
i have pigs farm of 1000 head all together from 1 month tell 6 month
so may questions is that i need biogs project for my farm
my question
1. how much cost in dollar to build biogs
2. for 1000 head of pigs how many KW of electric every day
3.what size of land i need for biogs project
thanks Lot
