Why Chew AmberGoo Spruce Gum?
AmberGoo Spruce Gum is very different from modern chewing gum.
Customers initially try it because they’re looking for something simpler, more natural, and longer lasting (or they're trying to kick their nicotine habits!).
Here are the top reasons people say they chew AmberGoo Spruce Gum.
1. A Natural Alternative to Modern Gum
Want to chew something simple and natural instead of synthetic, PLASTIC chewing gum?
Our AmberGoo Spruce Gum is made with ONE INGREDIENT: Spruce pitch from real spruce tree resin. No artificial plastic gum base, no sweeteners, no additives, no talc. Simple tree pitch hand harvested in the evergreen forests of Canada.
Customer review
“I recommend the spruce gum if you're searching for a natural alternative.” -Austin Y. Hawaii, USA
“Was intrigued by an ad so gave this gum a shot and I am not disappointed. Really unique flavour that people love or hate but I quite like it. Great natural alternative for chewing gum.” Avery K. Okotoks, AB, Canada
2. Extremely Long-Lasting Chew
Chew one piece for up to 3 days? And the flavour stays? Are you CRAZY?!
While most commercial gum loses its flavor and texture quickly, AmberGoo Spruce Gum can be chewed for hours, then set aside and re-chewed later. And the flavour lasts as long as you chew it!
Customer reviews
“I had doubts especially since the firsts few chews were strange. But the hype is real… the flavor lasts and lasts.” -DT New York, USA
“I am now on my last piece, each piece has gotten an average of 8 hours of chewing.” - Forrest
3. Leaves the Mouth Feeling Clean
Customers comment how clean and refreshed our AmberGoo Spruce Gum makes their mouth feel after chewing. Who needs artificial mint flavoring or sweeteners when you can have forest breath?!
Customer review
“This gum actually leaves your teeth feeling clean; the way you feel after a dental cleaning.” - Chase R. Oklahoma
“Enjoy the flavor and the toughness of the chew, much more satisfying than regular gum. My teeth feel clean and fresh afterward. Been taking 1 piece every morning on the way to work, and I think I'm hooked!” - Sean J. Quebec
4. Unique Forest Flavor
The flavor is completely different from ordinary gum. Not sweet.
People often describe the flavor as:
- Earthy
- Woody
- Like a forest or Christmas tree
- Refreshing and natural
Customer reviews
“This isn’t the sweetened, soft gum I’m used to, but I love it. It tastes like a forest and is comforting to chew. Definitely different, slightly firm, and not sweet at all, but gives that fresh feeling of being in a misty forest.” - Lauren P. Vancouver, BC, Canada
“The flavour is rich. While chewing it feels like you have your nose in a spruce tree. My breath and mouth are fresh within minutes.” - Carol M. Vancouver, BC, Canada
5. Curiosity About Traditional Spruce Gum
A surprising number of customers say they first tried spruce gum simply out of curiosity.
They were interested in:
- A traditional gum made from tree resin
- Experiencing something unique and historic
- Trying a natural product used for generations
For many people, the first purchase starts with simple curiosity — and then it starts to grow on them!
Do you chew AmberGoo?
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How long does shipping take?
If you want your order soon with insurance, then select a TRACKED SHIPPING method.
If you are fine with the slight risk of loss and a potentially longer wait time, but want to save on cost, select our Canada Post NO TRACKING or INSURANCE (5-20 days.) But remember: We are NOT responsible for lost or damaged packages when using this shipping option.
Do you sell anywhere besides online?
We stock two stores in our Grande Prairie area: Homesteader Health Gateway, and The Crooked Creek General Store. Besides that we're strictly online.
Who should NOT chew Spruce Gum?
Spruce Gum is a potential choking hazard and for this reason we do not recommend children under the age of 8.
Also, those with dentures, braces, weak or few teeth, jaw issues, allergies to trees, or who have a difficult time chewing things like raw carrots, hard candies or crunchy croutons or tougher meat like steak and jerky should avoid chewing AmberGoo Spruce Gum.
If you decide to chew our Spruce Gum despite this warning, we are not responsible for any harm that might occur.
What's it GOOD for? What's the SCIENCE?
- Helps clean teeth
- Promotes healthy gums
- Increases saliva which helps remineralize the teeth
- Freshens breath
- Incredible spruce flavour!
- Sugar-Free
- Strengthens jaw muscles giving you a more defined jawline
- Contains powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-viral, anti-septic, and anti-fungal properties
- Increases saliva production which aids digestion
- Unlike ordinary chewing gum, one piece of spruce gum can be chewed for 4-8 hours/up to 3 days! Once removed from your mouth it will be become firm again, so save it (in the little bag or the tin, or set on your bed post) for the next time you want to chew it! This can be repeated until it gets too tough to chew, falls apart, or becomes too bitter for your liking.
Traditionally, spruce pitch was believed to have powerful antibacterial properties and was used to make an incredible salve (check out our AmberGoo Bomb!) that rivalled the healing abilities of raw honey and colloidal silver as seen in these studies, 1, 2.
SCIENCE:
View this evaluation of the anti-inflammatory, anti-plaque efficacy, and biocompatibility of Norway spruce (Picea abies) resin extract for oral care applications
PubMed article on Spruce Resin for treating chronic wounds.
This article explains the Antibacterial Activities of Spruce Bark (Picea abies L.) Extract and Its Components Against Human Pathogens
Do you add ANYTHING to the Spruce Gum?
No!
Our Spruce Gum is one ingredient: Canadian Spruce Pitch. Picked straight off the tree, carefully filtered, hand cut, and packaged into a tin, ready for you to chew.
Some people wonder if we dust our Spruce Gum with anything. Again, no. The fine powder is super fine spruce resin created during our cleaning and packaging process.
In contrast, because of its many ingredients and additives, modern chewing gum is highly regulated in many countries. Most of the well known chewing gum brands contain titanium dioxide, artificial food dyes, plastics (gum base), BHT, Talc, Calcium Phosphate, Aspartame and Sugar. Talk about toxic overload!
After chewing a piece of Spruce Gum for 4-8 hours/up to 3 days, simply let it go back to the earth! But if you happen to swallow it, no harm done :) Some people actually will ingest Spruce Pitch for its medicinal properties.
*Primarily Black and Red Spruce pitch with traces of Pine and Tamarack pitch. May contain traces of natural debris.
How LONG can you chew it?
Most people find they can chew a piece of spruce gum for4-8 hours/up to 3 days. You know it's done being chewed when it gets too tough for your liking or begins to become brittle and loose its gumminess.
What if it DOESN'T turn into gum?
The odd time there is someone who is unable to get their piece of Spruce Gum into a gummy consistency. It either dissolves or they end up with pieces of spruce pitch all over their mouth.
Watch this video or follow the suggestions below:
-Try another piece or two! Keep it in one side of your mouth, warming and working the pieces together. Some folks needs to try a few times before they get the hang of it.
-Allow it to warm up in your mouth for a few minutes before chewing it. People can often skip the intense shattering phase by simply doing this.
-Drink a hot drink while trying it as this makes the shatter less intense and helps bring the pieces back together easier if one's mouth is warm.
-Chew more aggressively!
-Swallow or spit out your excess saliva and keep chomping!
Why does it sometimes not turn into gum? We're still figuring that out. Because our Spruce Gum is a pure product of nature it could be a number of things: the PH of the person's mouth; perhaps they were just drinking alcohol; maybe they just finished eating something cold; maybe it's simply because it's their first time and they just don't have the technique; or, maybe there's another reason that we're not aware of yet.
Be assured that we personally test each batch to ensuring that our customers receive the best chewing experience possible.
However, if you happen to be one of those people who just couldn't get it gummy, no shame! Please reach out to us at support@ambergoo.store and we will see how we can help you :)
Does it actually get GUMMY?
YES!!
Often the initial shatter and pull-back-together takes between 20 and 60 seconds and so it can be a bit of a shocker if you don't know what to expect. But once it comes together you'll be delighted by the quality chew!
It's all part of the wild experience :)
What does it TASTE like?
Spruce Gum tasteslike a spruce tree!Not sweet at all, but fresh and crisp like an evergreen forest on a summer's morning walk. Your mouth will be left feeling clean and your breath refreshed.
Who SHOULD chew Spruce Gum?
If you're trying to stop smoking, chew Spruce Gum!
If you want to stop chewing tobacco, chew Spruce Gum!
If you want to stay awake while driving, chew Spruce Gum!
If you love chewing firmer gum to enhance your jawline, chew Spruce Gum!
If you love chewing gum but hate sugars and toxins, chew Spruce Gum!
If you love wild and rugged and are in for an experience, chew Spruce Gum!
If you value your health - chew Spruce Gum.
Now you tell me, are you chewing Spruce Gum?
Is it all the SAME?
Because our Spruce gum is handcrafted and a product of nature each batch is a bit different. However, we personally test every batch to ensure that our customers experience the best quality chew possible.
Some of these variations include:
1) Colour appearance: Some batches have a darker appearance while others are more golden.
2) Flavour strength and bitterness: Some batch are very sprucy, some lean more to the bitter side, and some are more mild in both spruce flavour and bitterness.
3) Length of chew: In general, one piece lasts for 4-8 hours/up to 3 days. Sometimes it's 1-2 days but we've also had some customers chew a piece for 4 days!
4) Toughness of chew: Some pieces are tougher or softer than others. Either way, they still provide more of a full bodied chew than most other chewing gums.
5) Size: Because our Spruce Gum is hand scored there are some pieces that are larger and smaller than others.
In all these variations we do our best to provide a consistent product while keeping things simple and natural.