Bubblegum Production Process

What are the four main things bubblegum is made of?

• Water, flour, salt, oil

• Gum base, sugar, corn syrup, flavorings

• Milk, eggs, butter, vanilla

• Chocolate, nuts, caramel, fruit

What is the main job of the gum base in bubblegum?

• To make it taste sweet

• To make it colorful

• To be the main part that holds flavors and sweetness

• To make it crunchy

Why is corn syrup put into bubblegum?

• To make it shiny

• To help hold the gum base and sugar together and give it texture

• To make it smell good

• To make it pop louder

What happens to the gum during the kneading process?

• It is frozen solid

• It is baked in an oven

• It is stretched and pulled until it is smooth and soft

• It is cut into small pieces

How is color added to bubblegum?

• By painting it on with a brush

• By using food-grade dyes

• By wrapping it in colored paper

• By mixing it with colorful candies

How is the gum made into thin strips?

• By hand

• Using a series of rollers

• With a big knife

• By melting it

What machine cuts the gum into different shapes and sizes?

• A mixing machine

• A wrapping machine

• A cutting machine

• A rolling machine

Why is gum wrapped in wax paper or foil?

• To make it shiny

• To keep it fresh and safe from water

• To make it taste better

• To change its color

How fast can machines wrap gum?

• A few pieces per hour

• Hundreds of pieces per day

• Thousands of pieces per hour

• Only one piece at a time

What happens to the gum before it is sent to stores?

• It is painted with new colors.

• It goes through a quality check.

• It is made into a different candy.

• It is thrown away.