I remember that gum, aka GATOR GUM! Man it brings back memories! I don't recall it ever quenching my thirst like water or an electrolyte sport drink, but it was tasty. Your body still needs fluids and chewing this gum isn't going to do it. You can still get dehydrated, which you do NOT want to happen during a ride.

If you are still looking for the Gator Gum, I don't think they make them anymore. There is a gum that claims to "quench" your thirst called "Quench Gum", which are sold at Sport Authority. They are much harder to chew and the taste is not as good as Gator Gum in my opinion. This gum, too, does not provide hydration your body needs. It does, however, share the somewhat salty properties of electrolytes that were present in Gator Gum.