My favorite is the fruity kind. Yeah, mint does the trick, and sometimes it's the best option after a garlic drenched meal, or a raw fish night of sushi. But, fruity gum just tastes better. And frankly it's more fun. Why do you think gum companies are always coming out with new, wacky flavors? I've tried them all--from sangria, to pomegranate, to passion fruit, to apple, to strawberry, to citrus, to lemonade, to watermelon, to fruit punch, to mojito, to lime, to raspberry, to mango, to melon, and there are probably a few I'm missing in this list. Regardless of the new flavor, I'm usually willing to buy it at least once.
I was at the grocery store the other day with my boyfriend, and as we were checking out I, of course, was scanning the gum shelf. I always scan that section when I'm checking out, it's my impulsive one dollar buy every shopping trip--one dollar!... give me one good reason why not. Anyway... My boyfriend is paying and I mention the gum looks really good, annnnd it's new annnnd it claims to have more flavor. My boyfriend throws it on the conveyor belt. Guess he is a one dollar splurger too. Better yet, the gum is "buy one get one free." Score. One for him and one for me. Upon leaving the store, I knew I'd have a piece in my mouth once I hit the car.
Later on:
I left him alone for a few hours and found crumpled gum wrappers waiting for me. He liked it so much he had chewed on four pieces.
Next morning, we eat breakfast. He brushes his teeth. And next thing:
"Babe I just love this gum."
Another wrapper is peeled off before I can even utter a word.
Now, join the fruit craze. Give up the mint--its for squares.
Top 5 Picks:
1. Trident Layers-Wild-strawberry+Tangy-citrus
Pro:Most intense fruit flavor, almost starburst juicy
Con:The intense flavor mellows out fairly quickly
2. Orbit-Mint mojito
Pro:Great flavor, refreshing, and non-alcoholic
Con:It tends to taste odd after certain meals, just like you wouldn't have a minty-sweet mojito with every meal
3. Trident- (CLASSIC ALL TIME FAVORITE) Tropical Twist
Pro:Great flavor lasts, and its citrus enough to balance out the fruit
Con:There is NO con
4.Wrigley 5-Rain
Pro:Strongest mint gum to buy that doesn't come in the foil packaging
Con:If you don't chew the whole pack within a couple weeks, the pieces get soggy
5. Orbit Mist-Watermelon Spring
Pro: Fruity and minty at the same time--clean, yet fruity
Con: The consistency becomes pasty after a bit of chewing
