Chewing gum comprising at least two different biodegradable polymers
US8293295B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to chewing gum comprising at least two different biodegradable polymers. According to the invention, a chewing gum comprising at least two different biodegradable polymers exhibits an improved texture prior to any adding of for example softeners. It has been realized that the desired chewing gum texture properties, contrary to every expectation and any prior art disclosures, may be actually be obtained when combining biodegradable chewing gum polymers, for example in the gum base or in the final gum.
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