Method for applying soft flexible sugar coating to fresh chewing gum and coated chewing gum product
US4250195A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1979 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new method is provided for applying a soft flexible sugar coating to soft chewing gum pieces which method requires that a sugar coating be applied to fresh soft chewing gum substantially immediately (within 3 hours) after the chewing gum is prepared and without first subjecting such chewing gum to the normal 24 to 48 hour conditioning period. The resulting coating takes the form of a continuous soft flexible protective shell which tightly adheres to the soft chewing gum piece, locks in freshness and imparts a long-shelf life thereto. The chewing gum piece produced by the above method remains soft even after prolonged periods of storage. The coated chewing gum produced by the above method is also provided.
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