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Chewing gum having reduced squeakiness during chewing

US5945142A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1996
Grant dateAug 31, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G4/08
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A chewing gum composition which exhibits reduced squeakiness during chewing is disclosed. The chewing gum comprises a gum base which is prone to squeakiness during chewing and a minor amount of gluten which acts to reduce or eliminate the squeakiness.

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