How Bubble Gum Its Made

NEW VOCABULARY

Blend: combinar, mezclar.

Squeeze: exprimir.

Mix: mezclar.

Packaging: empaquetado, embalaje.

Chewy: masticable.

Stirring: batido.

Wrap:envolver.

Mixture: mezcla.

Dough: masa.

Consistency: consistencia.

To seal: sellar.



1. it all starts with the gum base, the stuff that makes gum chewy.
2. Thegum base __is poured__ (pour) into a mixer.
3. Then food coloring and flavoring is added (add).
4. As it begins mixing, glucose syrup (a liquid sweetener) __isincorporated__ (incorporate).Because it is liquid it helps keep the gum mixture soft.
5. Next, dextrose (a powdered sweetener ) ___is added___ (add).
6. The ingredients____ areblended____ (blend) for about 20 min.
7. The stirring action builds up heat, and helps mix everything together.
8. The mixture is ready when it reaches the consistency of breaddough.
9. The mixture __is transfered__ (transfer) by a car to a machine called the pre-extruder.
10. The mixture ___is squeezed __ (squeeze) by the machine through a narrowopening.
11. The mixture ____is transformed_________ (transform) into thin strips than can then go into the extruder.
12. The strips ___are squeezed__(squeeze) by theextruder into the size of a bubble gum.
13. The long strips go into the cooling chamber for 15 min.
14. When it is cooled down, each bubble gum __is cut__ (cut) and ___wrapped___(wrap) by a machine.
15. 900 pieces of gum per minute ___are processed__ (process) by the.
16. Last stop, packaging.
17. The bubble gum___is moved__ (move) to a machine thatweighs in the right amount of gum in the tub.
18. The tub ______is sealed____ (seal) with plastic to make it air tight to keep the gum fresh.
19. Then, it is time to enjoy!