System for continuously producing gum with improved texture and flavor release
US6630182B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/02
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An improved process for continuously producing chewing gum products. A continuous extrusion machine is utilized preferably with a rotating twin-screw mixing mechanism. The timing and location of entry and the apportioned amounts of the flavor and sugar ingredients are adjusted according to preestablished data in order to provide a product with desired flavor and texture profiles. The temperature and pressure of the product are also kept within prespecified ranges.
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