Review (5/5): Carry this around like some people carry Altoids
I really enjoy this. I'm not even using it to quit dipping, (don't have that habit). It is a healthy and natural means to freshen breath. A can lasts me about 2 weeks. It doesn't dry out or get too hard to use. I carry it around with me at all times. I use it like an after meal mint. It is refreshing and I get compliments on my minty-fresh breath.
I like using this is a mint because that's exactly what it is. You are eliminating all of the poisons and sugar that you get out of candy. This is straight from the plant. The flavor is so natural and refreshing. Here in the mountains we have mint growing almost wild, it is in place after many years of planting herbs throughout the property. Ever since I was little I would get some of the mint plants and chew on the leaves. I still do the same thing from time to time. With Beaver Chew I'm able to do just that while out and about.
People's first thought is that I'm dipping tobacco. They say, "I thought you were smarter than that". I them show them what it is. They are refreshed with an, "oh ok".
I'll put some of this in and it still has flavor about an hour later. It's impressive how long the flavor lasts. There aren't any products in this chew that will cause tooth decay. In fact if you check the ingredients there is ingredients in there that will promote healthy teeth. Like Tocopherols which is Vitamin E.
It contains Maltitol, which is an artificially produced sweetener that is a member of the sugar alcohol family. Studies have shown there are side effects with this artificial sweetener. But that is in higher doses. Taking on a little bit everyday isn't going to cause any of the stomach upset that some people say they have when using the artificial sweetener in large quantities.
The can that this chew comes in is very durable. Like I said, I carry it all the time. Even in my back pocket sometimes and it hasn't broke. The lid goes back on and provides a good seal to maintain freshness.
I have purchased directly from the company and now here on Amazon. Either way is just as good. Both times the product was in date and new. It's too bad this chew isn't available in my local stores. We live in too rural of an area for them to carry stuff like this. I would probably be the only one buying it and that just won't work.
I thought about making my own chew like this since we have the fresh mint growing. Once you do all the work and try to package it in something you're better off to just buy it already done. I'm not sure I could get it to come out so good. It would probably not maintain freshness like this does. If you aren't sure whether or not you like this product go on their website. They offer a free sample to let you know what you are purchasing.