Common Foods That Are Made Of Surprising Ingredients

Chewing Gum And Sheep

Chewing gum often gets a bad rap for being linked to strange ingredients, but did you know there’s one that might surprise you even more? Many gum manufacturers use lanolin to achieve that perfect texture. Lanolin is a waxy substance secreted by sheep’s wool—yes, the same kind of secretion humans produce through their pores. While it might sound off-putting, lanolin is actually a versatile ingredient

It’s even used in some skincare products as a natural alternative to chemical-based options because of its moisturizing properties. But here’s the question: would you still chew gum if you knew where this ingredient came from? It’s worth noting that lanolin is FDA-approved and considered safe, but it’s still a surprising addition to something we pop in our mouths without a second thought. Next time you unwrap a stick of gum, you might think twice about what’s really inside.