Interesting Facts About Orbit Gum You'll Find Enlightening

I'd seen the TV commercials for Orbit Gum, but they didn't entice me to try it. It wasn't until an elderly friend commented that the only gum she'll chew is sugar-free Orbit. Why? Because it doesn't stick to her dentures. I found this odd since Orbit Gum isn't advertised to be like Wrigley's Freedent. Since I've had a hard time finding a gum that doesn't stick to my dental work, I tried it. I have a personal, interesting fact about Orbit Gum- the Peppermint flavor doesn't stick. I tried the Sangria Fresca flavor, though, and it did. Read this informative article about Orbit gum and find out some interesting facts about Orbit Gum you'll find enlightening!

Orbit Gum Has an Old, But Shaky History

To show their support in World War II, Wrigley (chewing gum company) shipped all its ever-popular Spearmint, Doublemint and Juicy Fruit gum to the troops overseas. To temporarily fill the void at home, Wrigley came up with another gum. Orbit Gum was made with gum base, sugar, corn syrup, softeners, and artificial fruit flavors. After the war ended in 1946, Orbit Gum was ditched, and Wrigley went back to producing their best sellers.

Orbit Gum Enjoys a Resurgence

Wrigley resurrected Orbit Gum in 1976 when the company launched it in Germany, Switzerland and Holland. It wasn't until 2001 that it was seen again in the United States. An interesting fact about Orbit Gum is, in 2007, it (along with the Wrigley Extra and Eclipse brands), "became the first chewing gum to receive The American Dental Association's Seal of Acceptance." However, Orbit White is not accepted by the ADA.

Keep Your Orbit Gum Away From Your Dog

Today, the ingredients in Orbit Gum includes the natural sugar alcohol xylitol. This sweetener is safe for humans, but it can be deadly to dogs. According to snopes.com, "Just 3 grams of xylitol can kill a 65-pound dog." If your dog gets into your Orbit Gum, OR ANY product that contains xylitol, contact your veterinarian immediately!

Orbit Gum is Gluten Free

If you suffer from Celiac Disease, for example, or are sensitive to wheat, oat, rye or barley gluten, you may still chew Orbit Gum. Neither Orbit Gum or Orbit White gum contains any of these ingredients.

Orbit Gum Is Available in a Ton of Flavors

If you want to try Orbit Gum, but you don't like the Peppermint flavor I prefer, Wrigley has added a list of other flavors, so there's bound to be at least one you'll like. In the United States, you'll find Orbit Gum flavors such as: Spearmint, Bubblemint, Wintermint, Cinnamint, Citrusmint, Crystal Mint, Sweetmint, Mint Mojito, Raspberry Mint, Maui Melon Mint, Fabulous Fruitini, Sangria Fresca, Strawberry Mint and Positively Pomegranate.

Orbit Gum and The Blonde in Their TV Ads

Watch a commercial for Orbit Gum, and you'll see celebrities like model Janice Dickerson and rapper Snoop Dog. The celebrities that appear change, but one name that stays the same in all the Orbit Gum ads is the perky blonde in the 60's-style, white outfit. In case you're wondering, she's an English actress named Vanessa Branch. If you think you recognize her, she played "Giselle" in the movie "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End".

Orbit Gum Moves Up From Loser to Winner

Another interesting fact about Orbit Gum is- once the gum that simply filled in for America's true favorites- it has become the "third-best-selling gum in the United States", according to a New York Times article. Orbit "accounts for a third of Wrigley's domestic profits."

Resources

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http://www.wrigley.com/brands/orbit.do

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http://celiac-disease.com/gluten-free-wrigley-and-orbit-gum/

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