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The History of Chewing GumThe History of Chewing Gumbyby

Rocky LundyRocky Lundy

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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing GumPrehistoric Man Prehistoric Man -- 9,000 year9,000 year--old birch bark tarold birch bark tar

Ancient Greece Ancient Greece -- Mastic Tree Resin (Mastiche)Mastic Tree Resin (Mastiche)

Mayan Indians Mayan Indians -- Sapodilla Tree Sap (Chicle)Sapodilla Tree Sap (Chicle)

Native American Indians Native American Indians -- Spruce Tree ResinSpruce Tree Resin

1848 1848 -- John CurtisJohn Curtis––St. of Maine Pure Spruce GumSt. of Maine Pure Spruce Gum

1850 1850 -- John Curtis John Curtis –– Flavored Paraffin GumFlavored Paraffin Gum

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1867 1867 –– Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna meetsGen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna meetsThomas Adams Sr. “Chicle”Thomas Adams Sr. “Chicle”

1869 1869 –– Thomas Adams markets “ AdamsThomas Adams markets “ AdamsNew York Chewing Gum”.New York Chewing Gum”.

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Manilkara zapotaManilkara zapota (L.)(L.)Sapodilla (Chicle)TreeSapodilla (Chicle)Tree

Can only tap (harvest ) once every 4 Can only tap (harvest ) once every 4 --6 years6 yearsHarvested during rainy season (July Harvested during rainy season (July –– Feb)Feb)

1943 US imported record 9,000 tons from Mexico 1943 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 Era”America during the “Victorian Era”

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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum1870 1870 -- 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.

1871 1871 -- Adams patents 1Adams patents 1stst gum making machine.gum making machine.

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Timeline of Chewing GumTimeline of Chewing Gum1879 1879 -- William White discovers how to flavor chicleWilliam White discovers how to flavor chicle

choosing peppermint as the 1choosing peppermint as the 1stst flavor namedflavor namedYucatan chewing gum.Yucatan chewing gum.

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W.J. White Co. GumW.J. White Co. Gum

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1882 1882 -- Dr. Edward Beeman adds pepsin powderDr. Edward Beeman adds pepsin powderto chicle & promotes as digestive aid.to chicle & promotes as digestive aid.

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1886 1886 -- 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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1888 1888 –– 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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1890s 1890s -- Gum vending machinesGum vending machines

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1897 1897 –– Pulver adds animated figuresPulver adds animated figures

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1891 1891 –– William Wrigley Jr. entered the gum fieldWilliam Wrigley Jr. entered the gum fieldwith the Vassar, Lotta & Sweet 16 brands.with the Vassar, Lotta & Sweet 16 brands.

1892 1892 –– Wrigley introduces Spearmint Pepsin gum.Wrigley introduces Spearmint Pepsin gum.

1893 1893 –– 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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1890 1890 –– Henry Fleer invents ChicletsHenry Fleer invents Chiclets

Chiclets was the 1st candyChiclets was the 1st candy--coated chewing coated chewing gum commercially made and marketed in the gum commercially made and marketed in the worldworld.

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1899 1899 -- Dentyne gum was created by NewDentyne gum was created by NewYork druggist Franklin V. CanningYork druggist Franklin V. Canning

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1899 1899 –– American Chicle Company FormedAmerican Chicle Company FormedAmalgamation of: Adams Gum (Thomas Adams), Amalgamation of: Adams Gum (Thomas Adams), Yucatan Gum (William White), Beeman’s Gum (Dr. Edward Yucatan Gum (William White), Beeman’s Gum (Dr. Edward Beeman), KisBeeman), Kis--Me Gum (Jonathan Primley), and S.T. Britten.Me Gum (Jonathan Primley), and S.T. Britten.

1907 1907 –– Gumballs and gumball machines introduced Gumballs and gumball machines introduced

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1914 1914 –– Wrigley introducesWrigley introduces Doublemint gumDoublemint gum

1914 1914 –– 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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1914 1914 –– American Chicle Company buysAmerican Chicle Company buysSenSen--Sen Company (Fleer, Curtis, etc.)Sen Company (Fleer, Curtis, etc.)

1916 1916 –– American Chicle Co. acquiresAmerican Chicle Co. acquiresDentyne GumDentyne Gum

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1920 1920 –– Clark Bros. Chewing Gum Co.Clark Bros. Chewing Gum Co.

1960s1960s

Tijuana Brass 1Tijuana Brass 1stst HitHit

1930s1930s

““On the Level”On the Level”

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1927 1927 -- Wrigley introduces PK GumWrigley introduces PK Gum

* Discontinued in 1975* Discontinued in 1975

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1928 1928 –– 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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1930s 1930s –– Gum trading Cards IntroducedGum trading Cards Introduced

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1933 1933 –– Peter Paul Co. sells a charcoalPeter Paul Co. sells a charcoalgum gum -- advertise on Mounds boxadvertise on Mounds box

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1939 1939 -- The FFDCA Act passesThe FFDCA Act passesClassifies gum as a foodClassifies gum as a food

FDA tells gum companies they do not need FDA tells gum companies they do not need to list ingredients like other foodsto list ingredients like other foods

1939 1939 –– The Doublemint Twins make debutThe Doublemint Twins make debut..

1938 1938 -- Shorin Bros. begin Topps CompanyShorin Bros. begin Topps CompanyTopps Bubble Gum becomes 1Topps Bubble Gum becomes 1stst change maker change maker

After WW II Bazooka Bubble Gum becomes popular After WW II Bazooka Bubble Gum becomes popular