Chance find may mean sticky end to chewing gum scourge

IRISH scientists researching food allergies have made a chance discovery that could end the menace of pavements littered with chewing gum.

For they are on their way to creating a biodegradable and non-sticky chewing gum that will wash off pavements — and shoes — naturally after three days.

The new gum is being developed by a team of University College Cork food researchers led by Dr Elke Arendt and Dr Alan Kelly.