is chewing gum while fasting ok?

[peter_onuora]

when ever i am fasting i talk less. i found out that mouth is always sticky when i am not talking. some times i chew gum to avoid that sticky mouth.
so i want to know if it is right to chew gum.
thanks

 

[Fr.Charles_Grondin]

Gum is not food. It does not break a fast.