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Process for preparation of chewing gum

US4329369A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1980
Grant dateMay 11, 1982
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G4/08
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A single step process for preparation of chewing gum is disclosed wherein all materials comprising gum base materials including natural resin, vinyl acetate resin, polyisobutylene, ester gum, emulsifier, filler and others on one hand, as well as chewing gum additives including sucrose, glucose, starch hydrolysate, artificial sweetener, flavor, colorant and others on the other hand were charged into a single apparatus and kneaded simultaneously in a single step. As the kneading apparatus, and intensive mixer, a Banbury mixer or a pressure type kneader may be employed.

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