Question
A parent inquired about what to do if a child accidentally swallows bubble gum and whether it would affect their body.
Answer
Rest assured, the main ingredients of chewing gum include sugar powder, syrup, and gum base, which are all water-soluble. Once the gum enters the stomach, it will be completely denatured under the action of stomach acid, along with digestive juices and enzymes. It will then be excreted from the body in the form of feces through the digestive tract. Therefore, there’s no need to worry about the child’s health being affected. However, it is advisable for parents to try to minimize the child’s consumption of chewing gum.