Total chewing gum manufacture using high efficiency continuous mixing
US5543160A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/08
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method is provided for the total manufacture of chewing gum on a continuous basis without requiring the separate manufacture of chewing gum base. The method uses a continuous high efficiency mixer which is configured for the total manufacture of a wide variety of chewing gum products. By integrating the manufacture of chewing gum into a single operation, the method of the invention can save time and labor, and improve product consistency.
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