Chewing gum compositions containing novel sweetener delivery systems and method of preparation
US4597970A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 1984 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chewing gum composition comprising a gum base and an agglomerated sweetener delivery system capable of effecting a controlled release of core material comprising: PA0 (A) at least one natural or artificial core material selected from the group consisting of amino acid based sweeteners, dipeptide sweeteners, glycyrrhizin, saccharin and its salts, acesulfame salts, cyclamates, steviosides, talin, dihydrochalcone compounds, flavoring agents and mixtures thereof; and PA0 (B) a hydrophobic matrix consisting essentially of PA1 (i) lecithin; and PA1 (ii) an edible material having a melting point in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C. selected from the group consisting of (a) fatty acids having an iodine value of about 1 to about 10, (b) natural waxes, (c) synthetic waxes and (d) mixtures thereof; and PA1 (iii) at least one glyceride.
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