You know it. You’ve chewed it. You’ve definitely blown it into a sticky mess on your face. But have you ever tried to describe the taste of bubble gum… without saying “bubble gum”?

From ancient birch tar to the pink latex magic of 1928, this video dives into the history of how bubble gum came to be, why it’s always pink, and yes, what it’s actually supposed to taste like (hint: it’s tutti frutti meets chemistry class). Turns out, your favorite childhood flavor is a fruity Frankenstein of banana, cherry, strawberry, and a bunch of esters with names that sound like supervillains.

So if you’ve ever wondered how bubble gum went from ancient tree sap to comic strip-packing pop culture icon, or why people thought it was made of spider eggs in the ‘70s, this video is a must-watch.