Yes. A whole mint has less exposed surface area. A mint that is broken in pieces has more exposed surface area and thus will dissolve faster.
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Because they wanted the gum too last longer and taste good. So they put extra good stuff in the gum to help you out and make your breath smell good.
no i have had this gum in my mouth since 9:00 am and it is now 11:20 am. I will be spiting i tout soon, but only because it is almost lunch time...
eclipse last the longest
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