Airwaves (gum) facts for kids
Airwaves is a popular brand of chewing gum. It's made by the Wrigley Company. You can find it mostly in Europe and East Asia. Airwaves gum is special because it has a really strong, cool flavor. This flavor is a bit like what you get from cough drops. It gets its power from ingredients like Eucalyptus and Menthol. These are added to the gum's coating.
This mix of menthol and eucalyptus is often used in candies that help you feel better. It can help clear your head and nose. This is useful when you have a stuffy nose or a cold.
What Makes Airwaves Special?
Airwaves gum is known for its intense flavor. This strong taste comes from two main ingredients: Eucalyptus and Menthol. These are the same ingredients often found in cough drops. When you chew Airwaves, you get a cool, refreshing feeling. It can help you feel like your nose and throat are clearer.
Flavors You Can Find
Airwaves gum comes in many different flavors. The most common one is the original Eucalyptus and Menthol flavor, which usually comes in blue packets. Other popular flavors include:
- Blackcurrant (purple packets)
- Cherry (red packets)
- Grapefruit and Menthol (pink packets)
- Herbal (light green packets)
- Black Mint (black packets)
Some flavors, like Honey and Lemon, have been stopped in some places. But you might still find them in Asian countries. There was also a special Airwaves Active gum once, which had guaraná in it.
How Airwaves Can Help
Many people find that Airwaves gum can quickly help with cold symptoms. It can make your nose and throat feel clearer for a short time. This is why some people chew it when they have a stuffy nose.
To keep feeling the relief, some people chew two pieces of gum every 30 to 60 minutes. However, it's important not to chew too much. Eating a lot of Airwaves gum can sometimes upset your stomach.
