1886 ⟶ First Fruit-Flavored Chewing Gum
Jonathan Primely makes the first fruit-flavored chewing gum,...
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🍬 First flavored paraffin chewing gum
First flavored paraffin chewing gum created by John Curtis.⟶
Chewing GumConfectioneryJohn Curtis19th CenturyUnited StatesInnovationFood Processing
United States🌿 Peppermint Flavored Chewing Gum Marketed
William White discovers how to flavor chicle, using peppermint, and marketing it as Yucatan chewing gum⟶
Chewing GumFlavoringPeppermintYucatanWilliam White
United States⚫ Licorice Flavored Chewing Gum Introduced
Thomas Adams begins adding licorice flavoring to his chicle gum, marketed as Adams Black Jack.⟶
Chewing GumLicoriceAdams Black JackFlavoringThomas Adams
United States🍓 First Fruit-Flavored Chewing Gum
Jonathan Primely makes the first fruit-flavored chewing gum, sold as Kis-Me⟶
Chewing GumFruit FlavorKis-MeJonathan Primely
United States🏧 Tutti Frutti Chewing Gum Sold in Vending Machines
Thomas Adams' “Tutti Frutti” becomes first chewing gum sold in vending machines, which were placed in NYC subway stations.⟶
Chewing GumTutti FruttiVending MachineMarketingThomas Adams
United States🍬 Juicy Fruit Gum Introduced
Juicy Fruit gum introduced⟶
Chewing GumJuicy FruitWrigleyBrand Launch19th CenturyUnited StatesConfectionery
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