Chewing Gum: A Sneaky Source of Microplastics

Posted: 2025-04-13 11:35:20 UTC

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Chewing gum has been identified as a source of microplastic contamination, releasing thousands of microplastic particles into saliva.

Microplastic contamination

Source of microplastics

Environmental pollution

Microplastic pollution from chewing gum

Potential health impacts of ingested microplastics