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System and method for cooling of gum base

US4068004A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1976
Grant dateJan 10, 1978
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Expiry dateJun 30, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G7/02
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A system and method are provided for cooling gum base slabs used in the manufacture of chewing gum wherein hot liquid (190.degree.-280.degree. F) gum base is deposited in self-releasing polycarbonate trays, and cooled by chilled air forced in contact with the gum base and the plastic tray until the gum base slab is cooled sufficiently for depanning.

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