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Chewing gum containing wheat gluten

US5366740A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 1993
Grant dateNov 22, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 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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