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[-] [email protected] 11 points 3 months ago

I find that terrifying.

[-] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago

Most commercial gums use a "synthetic gum base." It has been made with latex, chickle, all manner of crap.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Isn't natural plant gum latex too?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I think it is more accurate to say latex is a natural plant gum.

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