According to its packaging, Black Black chewing gum from Lotte has a "high-technical excellent taste and flavor." I picked up a pack at the local conbini (convenience store) this afternoon. Black Black's claim to fame is that it is the world's first caffeinated chewing gum. Each stick also has a bunch of other junk in it like tea extracts and ginko. I guess it's sorta like chewing a Red Bull.
Having jammed four sticks in my mouth, I can report that any sort of "pleasant" flavor is only temporary. After the sugary coating has warn off, Black Black gives you the sensation that you're chewing a mixture of Binaca and charcoal. I'm not sure how much caffeine resides in each stick. Maybe it wasn't the best idea to chew a bunch of this before bedtime...
1 comment:
It is vile stuff. Sucking on asphalt comes close to the taste.
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