1. By Kelsey Winters

2. Invention ofInvention of
BubblegumBubblegum
Bubble gum was first invented by Frank Fleer inBubble gum was first invented by Frank Fleer in
1906. He called his bubble gum Blibber-Blubber Gum,1906. He called his bubble gum Blibber-Blubber Gum,
though, it was never sold. William Wrigley, Jr. andthough, it was never sold. William Wrigley, Jr. and
Henry Fleer invented the Wrigley Doublemint brand ofHenry Fleer invented the Wrigley Doublemint brand of
gum in 1914. This chewing gum was the first to havegum in 1914. This chewing gum was the first to have
flavor, mint and fruit. The first pink coloured Dubbleflavor, mint and fruit. The first pink coloured Dubble
Bubble bubble gum was invented by Walter Diemer inBubble bubble gum was invented by Walter Diemer in
1928. over a million and a half dollars were earned1928. over a million and a half dollars were earned
from Walter Diemer’s successful gum. Walter Diemerfrom Walter Diemer’s successful gum. Walter Diemer
actually made the gum by mistake. "It was anactually made the gum by mistake. "It was an
accident." "I was doing something else," Mr. Diemeraccident." "I was doing something else," Mr. Diemer
said, "and ended up with something with bubbles."said, "and ended up with something with bubbles."
The reason most bubble gum is pink today is becauseThe reason most bubble gum is pink today is because
Walter Diemer only had pink food colouring in hisWalter Diemer only had pink food colouring in his
factory when he made the gum, so he used it.factory when he made the gum, so he used it.
Walter Diemer

3. HistoryHistory
Gum has a history that spans all the way back to theGum has a history that spans all the way back to the
ancient Greeks. The ancient Greeks chewed the resinancient Greeks. The ancient Greeks chewed the resin
from mastic trees, while the ancient Mayans chewed sapfrom mastic trees, while the ancient Mayans chewed sap
from the sapodilla tree, which is also known as chicle.from the sapodilla tree, which is also known as chicle.
North American Indians chewed sap as well, but fromNorth American Indians chewed sap as well, but from
spruce trees, and they passed this habit on to settlers.spruce trees, and they passed this habit on to settlers.
These early American settlers continued the habit ofThese early American settlers continued the habit of
chewing sap from the spruce trees, but they alsochewing sap from the spruce trees, but they also
chewed beeswax. Finally, in 1848, the first commercialchewed beeswax. Finally, in 1848, the first commercial
chewing gum was sold and made by John B. Curtis.chewing gum was sold and made by John B. Curtis.
Using similar materials, and following the example JohnUsing similar materials, and following the example John
made, more and more people began to improve gum,made, more and more people began to improve gum,
until it was like it is now. People also started thinking ofuntil it was like it is now. People also started thinking of
smarter ways to sell their gum. For example, Thomassmarter ways to sell their gum. For example, Thomas
Adams was the first to put gum into vending machines inAdams was the first to put gum into vending machines in
the year 1888, and in 1880 John Colgan created a newthe year 1888, and in 1880 John Colgan created a new
way to make gum have lots of flavour, and taste better,way to make gum have lots of flavour, and taste better,
for a longer period of time when being chewedfor a longer period of time when being chewed..
Sapodilla
Tree
Beeswax

4. Gum TimelineGum Timeline
Early years:
Chewed resin of
Mastic Tree, sap
from spruce tree,
sap from sapodilla
tree, and beeswax.
1848:
First
commercial
chewing gum
made
1850:
Started selling
flavoured
paraffin gum
1880:
Invented new
way to make
gum taste
better for a
longer period of
time
1888:
Tutti Frutti became
the first gum to be
sold in vending
machines
1906:
First
bubblegum
invented
1928:
Walter Diemer
invented Dubble
Bubble bubble
gum

5. FlavoursFlavours
There are many great gum flavours that peopleThere are many great gum flavours that people
enjoy, These include cherry, grape, watermelon,enjoy, These include cherry, grape, watermelon,
strawberry, sour apple, cotton candy, spearmint,strawberry, sour apple, cotton candy, spearmint,
juicy fruit, raspberry, tangerine, mango, cinnamon,juicy fruit, raspberry, tangerine, mango, cinnamon,
peppermint, winter-green, licorice, winter-mint,peppermint, winter-green, licorice, winter-mint,
citrus mint, lemon, blue raspberry, twist tornado,citrus mint, lemon, blue raspberry, twist tornado,
paradise, chocolate, vanilla, cherry/lemonade,paradise, chocolate, vanilla, cherry/lemonade,
grape/berry, double berry, watermelon/strawberry,grape/berry, double berry, watermelon/strawberry,
raspberry/lemon, raspberry/peppermint, and tropicalraspberry/lemon, raspberry/peppermint, and tropical
twist.twist.
There are 187 flavours of bubble gum.There are 187 flavours of bubble gum.

6. CompaniesCompanies
There are many gum companies around the world, inThere are many gum companies around the world, in
places like the USA, (5), UK, (Cinnaburst), Canada, (Dubbleplaces like the USA, (5), UK, (Cinnaburst), Canada, (Dubble
Bubble), Australia, (Eclipse Ice) New Zealand, (Eclipse Ice),Bubble), Australia, (Eclipse Ice) New Zealand, (Eclipse Ice),
Japan, (Fusen Gum), Portugel, (Gorilla), Pakistan, (Hilal),Japan, (Fusen Gum), Portugel, (Gorilla), Pakistan, (Hilal),
Finland, (Jenkki), Netherlands, (Mentos), and Denmark,Finland, (Jenkki), Netherlands, (Mentos), and Denmark,
(Stimorol). There are much more brands of bubblegum gum(Stimorol). There are much more brands of bubblegum gum
though. For example, Bubble Yum, Chiclets, Dentyne,though. For example, Bubble Yum, Chiclets, Dentyne,
Doublemint, Eclipse, Excel, Europe, Extra, Freedent, HubbaDoublemint, Eclipse, Excel, Europe, Extra, Freedent, Hubba
Bubba, Hoodia Gum, Ice Breakers, Juicy Fruit, Kallas, Lotte,Bubba, Hoodia Gum, Ice Breakers, Juicy Fruit, Kallas, Lotte,
Orbit, Peppersmith Chewing Gum, Razzles, Spry, Tidal Wave,Orbit, Peppersmith Chewing Gum, Razzles, Spry, Tidal Wave,
Think Gum, Stride, Trident, Vibe Energy Gum, Winterfresh,Think Gum, Stride, Trident, Vibe Energy Gum, Winterfresh,
Wrigley’s Spearmint, Zapp Gum, Zoft Gum, Big Red, andWrigley’s Spearmint, Zapp Gum, Zoft Gum, Big Red, and
Fruit Stripe GumFruit Stripe Gum

7. How to Blow a BubbleHow to Blow a Bubble
 Step 1-buy bubble gum, which is specifically madeStep 1-buy bubble gum, which is specifically made
for blowing bubblesfor blowing bubbles
 Step 2- Take one piece of gum (or more for a largerStep 2- Take one piece of gum (or more for a larger
bubble) and chew it for about 2 minute to make itbubble) and chew it for about 2 minute to make it
soft, and to get rid of the flavourings (causes thesoft, and to get rid of the flavourings (causes the
gum to pop easier).gum to pop easier).
 Step 3-Move the gum to the front of your teeth in aStep 3-Move the gum to the front of your teeth in a
flattened shape (flatten it by pushing it against theflattened shape (flatten it by pushing it against the
roof of your mouth, or teeth) push through the gumroof of your mouth, or teeth) push through the gum
using your tongue.using your tongue.
 Step 4- With your lips, hold the thin layer of gum inStep 4- With your lips, hold the thin layer of gum in
place, and blow until a bubble appears (blow gently)place, and blow until a bubble appears (blow gently)

8. Fun FactsFun Facts
The biggest piece of chewing gum ever made, was equivalentThe biggest piece of chewing gum ever made, was equivalent
to 10,000 piecesto 10,000 pieces
The most popular chewing gum flavours today are Cinnamon,The most popular chewing gum flavours today are Cinnamon,
Spearmint and PeppermintSpearmint and Peppermint
Japanese chemists have invented a type of gum known asJapanese chemists have invented a type of gum known as
Mood Gum. Mood gum works very much like mood rings. ItMood Gum. Mood gum works very much like mood rings. It
changes color when you're happy, sad, angry, and otherchanges color when you're happy, sad, angry, and other
moodsmoods
North American children spend about half a billion dollars onNorth American children spend about half a billion dollars on
bubble gum every single year.bubble gum every single year.
The largest gum bubble was about 23 inches long, and blownThe largest gum bubble was about 23 inches long, and blown
by Susan Montgomery!by Susan Montgomery!
Peanut butter can be used to remove gum from your hairPeanut butter can be used to remove gum from your hair
Gum is said to keep you from crying, and to reduce stress,Gum is said to keep you from crying, and to reduce stress,
and help you concentrateand help you concentrate
Dubble Bubble bubble gum features comic strips insideDubble Bubble bubble gum features comic strips inside
certain wrapperscertain wrappers
Susan
Montgomery

9. How to Make BubblegumHow to Make Bubblegum
You start with a gum base that you melt at aboutYou start with a gum base that you melt at about
115 C. Once ready, filter it through a fine mesh115 C. Once ready, filter it through a fine mesh
screen. The next step, is to separate dissolvedscreen. The next step, is to separate dissolved
particles in a centrifuge, and then the base is furtherparticles in a centrifuge, and then the base is further
filtered. The base is then put into mixing vats.filtered. The base is then put into mixing vats.
Ingredients that may be added include powderedIngredients that may be added include powdered
sugar, corn syrup/glucose, softeners, foodsugar, corn syrup/glucose, softeners, food
colourings, flavourings, and preservatives. Thecolourings, flavourings, and preservatives. The
mixture is then cooled on cooling belts. Oncemixture is then cooled on cooling belts. Once
frozen, the gum is then put to the side to settle forfrozen, the gum is then put to the side to settle for
approximately 24-48 hours. These are directions onapproximately 24-48 hours. These are directions on
how to make simple gum, coated gum undergoeshow to make simple gum, coated gum undergoes
further operations. Enjoy your gum!further operations. Enjoy your gum!

10. Bubble gum is used in so many things,Bubble gum is used in so many things,
for example, you can even find bubble gumfor example, you can even find bubble gum
in your ice-cream, in lollipops, popsicles,in your ice-cream, in lollipops, popsicles,
and even in your favourite movie or TVand even in your favourite movie or TV
show. Because of Walter Diemer, we haveshow. Because of Walter Diemer, we have
this amazingly popular snack that is lovedthis amazingly popular snack that is loved
world wide. So you better be thankful whenworld wide. So you better be thankful when
you chew gum, because imagine what theyou chew gum, because imagine what the
world would be like without bubblegum.world would be like without bubblegum.

11. If you were paying attention during myIf you were paying attention during my
presentation, The answers will comepresentation, The answers will come
easily to youeasily to you..

12. Question 1Question 1
Who blew the largest bubble ever thatWho blew the largest bubble ever that
was 23 inches?was 23 inches?

13. Question 2Question 2
How many pieces was the largestHow many pieces was the largest
piece of chewing gum equivalent to?piece of chewing gum equivalent to?

14. Question 3Question 3
About how much money do NorthAbout how much money do North
American kids spend on bubble gumAmerican kids spend on bubble gum
each year?each year?

15. Question 4Question 4
What type of food can help removeWhat type of food can help remove
bubble gum from your hair?bubble gum from your hair?

16. Question 5Question 5
How many flavours of bubble gum areHow many flavours of bubble gum are
there?there?

17. Question 6Question 6
Who invented dubble bubble gum?Who invented dubble bubble gum?

18. Question 7Question 7
What are the most popular flavours ofWhat are the most popular flavours of
bubble gum?bubble gum?

19. Question 8Question 8
What type of gum did JapaneseWhat type of gum did Japanese
chemists invent?chemists invent?

20. Question 9Question 9
What was the first bubblegum inventedWhat was the first bubblegum invented
called?called?

21. Question 10Question 10
Why did Walter Diemer use pink foodWhy did Walter Diemer use pink food
colouring for his gum?colouring for his gum?

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