# Minimal-Ingredient Chewing Gums Milliways Crafts Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Plastic-Free Gum By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-10-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-free-gum References: [us.milliwaysfood](https://us.milliwaysfood.com/collections/all/products/peppermint) & [us.milliwaysfood](https://us.milliwaysfood.com/collections/all/products/peppermint)  Chewing gum provides a quick, on-the-go solution for freshening breath, but conventional formulas can contain hidden ingredients like artificial sweeteners, plastic polymers and synthetic flavors, and Milliways is committed to providing a [sugar-free, plastic-free gum alternative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarfree-gum-bottles) with just seven ingredients. These flavorful, [no-aspartame chewing gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chewing-gum1) can be found in classic cool and refreshing varieties like Peppermint, Spearmint and Mighty Mint (a blend of mints and eucalyptus) as well as [juicy Watermelon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-refreshers-watermelon-raspberry) and nostalgic Bubblegum. Plastic-Free Certified and Certified Biodegradable, Milliways does not have components that break down into microplastics—and this makes sense because Milliways makes the most of natural and plant-based ingredients like chicle, gum arabic, carnauba wax, vegetable glycerin, stevia and xylitol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 53% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plastic-free Chewing Gums:** The rise of plastic-free certified chewing gums addresses consumer concerns about microplastics, paving the way for environmentally sustainable oral care solutions. - **Sugar-free Natural Sweeteners:** The use of natural alternatives like stevia and xylitol in sugar-free gums highlights a growing demand for healthier and more transparent ingredient lists. - **Biodegradable Oral Products:** Biodegradable certifications in chewing gums emphasize an emerging market for eco-conscious products that minimize environmental impact. ### Where This Applies - **Natural Oral Care:** Natural and plant-based ingredients in chewing gums signify a shift towards oral care products that prioritize health and sustainability. - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The certification of biodegradable chewing gum packaging facilitates growth in the eco-friendly packaging industry, which values reducing plastic waste. - **Functional Confectionery:** Chewing gums crafted with minimal, functional ingredients are part of a broader trend within the confectionery industry to deliver added health benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craving Control Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tasteless-by-clooudie.md) - [Life-Saving Chewing Gum Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hero-gum.md) - [Remineralizing Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remineralizing-chewing-gum.md) - [Functional Gamer Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respawn.md) - [Divergent Chewing Gum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tridifferent.md) - [Spinach-Inspired Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeye-spinach-gum.md) - [Plant-Powered Sugarless Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refresh-gum.md) - [Music Producer Gum Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-gum-and-zedd.md) - [Chewing Gum ASMR Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chewns.md)