Bundles of miraa twigs used to manufacture the miraa chewing gum, toffee and fudge. For the uninitiated, chewing miraa can be a turn-off, coming as it were, with stained teeth caused by munching green leaves and twigs. For others, the thought of carrying around bundles of leaves and twigs makes chewing miraa a no-go zone. SEE ALSO: Miraa traders sue 10 countiesAccording to its manufacturer, the invention, whose ingredients include gum base, oils, sugars, miraa, gum Arabica and aspartame, makes chewing miraa easier, more stylish and hygienic. However, not everyone is enthusiastic about the new product, especially die-hard fans of chewing miraa in its raw form.

Source: Standard Digital June 17, 2020 17:26 UTC