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Xylitol-coated chewing gum and method

US4127677A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1977
Grant dateNov 28, 1978
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Expiry dateDec 12, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S426/804
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A xylitol-coated chewing gum is provided which delivers an intense instantaneous cooling effect. The xylitol coating has a pleasant smooth feel and which coating is applied via a coating syrup containing from about 55 to 70% solids of which from about 95 to about 99.5% is xylitol.

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