Coated chewing gum product and method of making
US5980955A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/06
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A coated comestible product having an improved coating appearance and a method for improving the appearance of a coated product is achieved when a food-acceptable, poorly water-soluble salt is added to a coating syrup that further comprises a primary coating material. One preferred inventive coating comprises calcium gluconate as the poorly water-soluble salt, and xylitol as the primary coating material.
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