They say it’s a no-no to discuss politics at the dinner table or anywhere there is polite company. But during this election year, it’s only natural to want to express your views. So the question is, how can you do this discreetly?

Bonus Gum may have the answer with its “gum that gives you more.”

The company makes several varieties of gum with a “bonus,” including green tea gum that gives you the benefits of drinking two cups of green tea, and an energy gum that gives you a boost while you chew. The company’s latest product is election gum that lets you express your political views. It’s a peppermint-flavored gum that comes in patriotic red, white and blue packaging with either Republican or Democratic logos. When you buy the gum online, your “vote” is added to an ongoing poll. Currently, the Democrats are winning 50.1 percent to the Republicans’ 49.9 percent.

The bottom line: The gum has a nice peppermint flavor, but not surprisingly, I couldn’t tell any difference between the Republican and the Democrat. It certainly would make a clever conversation starter. And unlike after most political discussions, it would leave a refreshing taste in your mouth.

You can buy Bonus election gum for around a dollar a package at grocery, gas, convenience and specialty stores or at bonus gum.com.

Lifestyles reporter Sylvia Anderson may be reached at sylviaanderson@npgco.com