Gum chewing independently arose across different cultures and regions at different times, says Jennifer Mathews, an ...

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Mastic gum is a licorice-flavored resin extracted from the bark of the Pistacia lentiscus tree native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally chewed as a breath freshener and digestive aid ...