Chew on this.Scientists at the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company The Wrigley Company (NYSE: WWY) was founded on April 1, 1891 originally selling products such as soap and baking powder. In 1892, William Wrigley, Jr., the company's founder, began offering chewing gum with each can of baking powder. are creating a chewing gum chewing gum, confection consisting usually of chicle, flavorings, and corn syrup and sugar (or artificial sweeteners). Prehistoric people are believed to have chewed resins. that promises to wipe out bad breath. Halitosis halitosis (hăl'ĭtō`sĭs), unpleasant odor carried on the breath. It is usually the result of gum disorder, tooth decay, smoking, indulgence in aromatic foods, or a mild digestive upset. is usually caused by bacteria that feed on food particles and skin cells in your mouth. As these tiny organisms eat, they release gases that contain smelly smell·y adj. smell·i·er, smell·i·est Informal Having a noticeable, usually unpleasant or offensive odor. smelly Adjective [smellier, smelliest sulfur compounds. To combat bad breath, Wrigley is developing a new type of chewing gum that will contain zinc and copper--elements found naturally in some foods. These metals bond with the sulfur chemicals in your mouth, forming new compounds that don't smell. Past attempts at adding zinc and copper to gum have resulted in unpleasant metallic-tasting treats. Wrigley claims that its new gum recipe will pack enough flavor to pass the taste test. |
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