The obligation to make a blessing doesn't depend on eating or tasting, but rather on the enjoyment of the palate. Since one who chews gum experiences sweetness and derives pleasure from it, it is clear that a blessing is required.
When individuals wishing to marry face parental opposition, are they obligated to follow their parents' wishes?
The importance of placing salt on the table before making the blessing of Hamotzi, both on Shabbat and weekdays
It is advisable to be stringent and not eat fish with milk, but if fish was already cooked with milk, one may eat it
