Why Does Thrills Taste Like Soap?

Canadians liken the retro gum's flavor to soap so often that the box now bears the slogan “It still tastes like soap!” Fans cite not having to share as a major plus of chewing it. For much of the 20th century, the O-Pee-Chee Gum Company, which also sold trading cards, provided Canadians with Thrills.

What is the flavour of thrills?

A Retro Candy favourite, or not, that was first made in Canada. Either way, this purple gum and it's distinctive floral rosewater flavour is unforgettable! Love it or hate-we got it. And yes, It Still Tastes Like Soap!

What are the ingredients in Thrills gum?

Sugar, Gum Base, Glucose Syrup, Sorbitol Syrup, White Corn Dextrin, Artificial Flavoring, Carnauba Wax, Butylated Hydroxyanisole, Artificial Colors.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.