Glee Gum Sugar-Free Xylitol Peppermint (12-Pack, 192 Pieces) - Natural Chicle Rainforest Gum, Non-GMO, Aspartame-Free

Overview

Glee Gum isn't just chewing gum—it's an act of rainforest conservation with every chew. Produced by Verve, Inc., a certified woman-owned business operating from a solar-powered facility in Providence, Rhode Island, Glee Gum has been championing natural chicle since the 1990s when sustainable gum alternatives were virtually nonexistent in the American market. The heart of Glee Gum is chicle—the same natural tree sap that all chewing gum was made from before World War II, when petroleum-based synthetics took over for cost efficiency. Glee Gum's chicle is sustainably harvested from sapodilla trees in the rainforests of Central America through a process that gives these trees economic value while standing. When chicle trees generate income for local communities, there's incentive to protect the forest rather than clear it for agriculture. By choosing Glee Gum, you're directly supporting rainforest preservation. The sugar-free varieties are sweetened exclusively with 100% xylitol derived from American birch and beech trees—no corn-based xylitol from overseas suppliers of questionable quality. Xylitol's dental benefits are well-documented: it inhibits Streptococcus mutans, the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay, and helps remineralize enamel by promoting saliva production. Clinical studies show that regular xylitol consumption can reduce cavities by up to 80%. What distinguishes Glee Gum's formula is its complete commitment to clean ingredients. Every product is Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free, vegan, and kosher. There are zero artificial colors (no Red 40, Blue 2), zero artificial flavors, zero artificial sweeteners (no aspartame, no acesulfame K), and zero preservatives (no BHT). The gum base consists of chicle, calcium carbonate, candelilla wax, and dehydrated citrus peels—ingredients you could explain to a child. The packaging philosophy matches the product: cellophane wrappers and cardboard boxes that are biodegradable and recyclable, not plastic that persists in landfills and oceans. This 12-pack of 16-piece boxes provides 192 pieces—enough for months of chewing while supporting a company that proves business can be both profitable and planet-positive. Glee Gum may cost more than synthetic alternatives, but you're investing in rainforests, supporting ethical sourcing, and avoiding the mystery "gum base" that dominates store shelves.

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