Base gum is a type of chewing gum that is made from natural ingredients. It is composed of tree sap, CHICLE, and RESIN. Tree sap is the sugary liquid that is produced by trees and is used to make many products, including base gum. CHICLE is a natural gum derived from the sapodilla tree, which is native to Central America. CHEW is the act of masticating or grinding food in the mouth. RESIN is a sticky substance that is secreted by certain plants and trees and is used to make base gum.