Taffy-like chewing gum confection and method
US4614654A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A substantially homogeneous and non-crystalline taffy-like chewing gum confection having extended flavor and sweetness release characteristics comprises chewable gum base dispersed in a pliable taffy composition. The taffy composition comprises dry sugar in a weight ratio of sugar to syrup not exceeding about 2:1 and preferably a humectant such as sorbitol in an amount constituting from about 1.5% to about 5% by weight of the taffy composition. The product has an initial soft, chewy and taffy-like consistency. The taffy-like chewing gum confection, is prepared by heating a carbohydrate syrup having a moisture level within the range of from about 7% to 15% by weight of the syrup and dispersing gum base in the heated syrup.
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