Mint flavored chewing gum having reduced bitterness and methods for making same
US5372824A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC11B9/022
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A mint flavored chewing gum having reduced bitterness comprising a water insoluble base portion, a water soluble portion, and a mint flavor agent from which at least a portion of 1-menthol has been removed. In an embodiment, the mint flavored chewing gum includes a cooling agent. Additionally, a method of adding mint flavor to a chewing gum and reducing bitterness associated with such flavor is provided. The method comprises the step of removing at least a portion of 1-menthol present in the mint flavor before adding the mint flavor to other components of the chewing gum.
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