The Sh*t List

Meet our Sh*t List: a lineup of ingredients you won’t find in any of our products. We skip the harsh chemicals, synthetics, and questionable preservatives—ensuring only the pure, natural stuff makes it in.

Artificial Sweeteners

Found in many gums, like aspartame and sucralose, which have raised health concerns over long-term consumption. Forrest Folk sticks with natural sweeteners like xylitol.

Synthetic Flavors

Made from artificial chemicals to mimic flavors, synthetic flavors can cause irritation and other adverse reactions. Forrest Folk relies on natural flavoring from real mint and plant extracts.

Artificial Colors

Commonly used in food and chewing gum, dyes like Red 40 and Yellow 5 may cause sensitivities in some people. Forrest Folk skips artificial coloring entirely.

Petrochemical-Derived Gums

Some gums use synthetic "gum base" derived from petroleum, which can include plastic polymers. Forrest Folk uses natural tree saps for a real gum base.

Parabens

Preservatives that have potential links to hormone disruption, commonly found in some gum and food products. Forrest Folk is proudly paraben-free.

BHA and BHT

Preservatives added to prevent ingredients from spoiling, but linked to potential carcinogenic effects. Forrest Folk avoids these entirely.

Titanium Dioxide

Used to whiten and brighten products, but banned in some regions for food use. Forrest Folk keeps this out for a more natural formula.

Synthetic Softeners

Substances like polyethylene glycol are used to improve chewability, though they're derived from chemicals and not always safe for ingestion. Forrest Folk only uses natural softeners like spruce and mastic gums.

Safety First

Rigorous Testing and Quality Control

At Forrest Folk, we’re serious about what goes into our gum. That’s why every batch undergoes extensive testing and safety assessments, scientist-speak for “we’re making sure it’s safe for you.” We believe in only using ingredients and formulas that meet the highest standards of safety and quality.