What it is
A mild, slightly peppery gum first sold as a digestive aid with pepsin.
The story
- 1890: first made by Edward E. Beeman, an Ohio doctor.
- 1898: American Chicle Company takes over.
- 1962: Warner-Lambert takes over.
- 2019: Gerrit J. Verburg Co. takes over.
- 2019: back on sale.
Fun facts
- It was sold as an aid for indigestion, a claim that was never proven.
- Production stopped in 1978, came back as plain gum in 1985 and again in 2019.
- Test pilot Chuck Yeager is said to have chewed a stick before every flight.
Is Beemans gum still made?
Yes, again. Beemans gum disappeared for a while and came back in 2019. Today it is made by Gerrit J. Verburg Co. (made in Morocco). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Beemans gum on Amazon.
If you like Beemans gum
- Black Jack gum (1884): Anise (licorice) flavored chewing gum.
- Clark's Teaberry gum (1900): Pink stick gum with a minty, wintergreen-like teaberry flavor.
- Clove gum (around 1914): A warm, spicy clove-flavored stick gum.
- Dubble Bubble (1928): The original pink bubble gum, in twist wrappers with comics.
See every candy from the Before 1900 or all chewing gum.
Frequently asked questions
When did Beemans gum come out?
Beemans gum was first made in 1890, by Edward E. Beeman, an Ohio doctor.
Who makes Beemans gum now?
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. (made in Morocco).
Was Beemans gum discontinued?
Yes, for a while. It came back in 2019 and is made today by Gerrit J. Verburg Co. (made in Morocco).
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Checked October 22, 2026. Beemans gum is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
