Chewing gum containing wheat gluten
US5366740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/08
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A digestible, biodegradable chewing gum comprising wheat gluten and a texturizing agent such as calcium carbonate, rice flour or ascorbic acid. The chewing gum can be swallowed and digested, or it can be discarded in ordinary compost waste facilities.
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