Tootsie Roll's Nanotech Nemesis - O'Lala Foods Choco'la Chewing Gum

Cocoa butter has never been compatible with the polymers that give gum its elasticity. In fact, the fats found in chocolate will cause chewing gum to fall apart. Chicago-based O'Lala's solution is to incorporate nanoscale crystals, modifying surface morphology and giving its gum a creamier texture and chocolate flavor. Choco'la gum is commercially available in suburban supermarkets north of Chicago at specialty chocolate stores and on the company's Web site at. A pack of 12 pieces will cost you about $1.25.