Chewing gum containing sucrose polyesters
US5800848A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/10
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes sucrose polyesters, which can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, and emulsifier. In one embodiment, sucrose polyesters are added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a quantity of fats, oils, and/or emulsifiers.
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