# 2805 Chew this Over

Poskim prohibit flavored chewing gum on a taanis (See Ohel Moshe 2:

113: 2, Mikve Hamaim 3: 47: 4 and others). However, totally

unflavored chewing gum some permit, when being careful not to swallow

it (Hilel Omar - O.H. 278, Likutei Kol Sinai - Bein Hametzorim 12 -

quoting Horav O. Yosef zt’l, Miyam Hahalcha 1: 81).

There

may be also considerations of maara ayin, since others watching don’t

know it is unflavored chewing gum

Horav

Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is to avoid chewing even unflavored

gum as it may contain other additives.

Rabbi

Bartfeld as advised by Horav Shlomo Miller and Horav Aharon Miller

Shlit’a