Chewing gum having a soft texture
US4271198A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chewing gum is provided which initially has a relatively hard texture making it easy to wrap and which subsequently changes to a relatively soft texture facilitating easy bite through. The above chewing gum includes gum base, corn syrup, solids and one or more liquid moisturizers initially separated from the corn syrup solids, together with optional sweeteners and bulking agents, softeners and the like. A method for preparing the above chewing gum is also provided.
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