Biodegradable chewing gum comprising at least one high molecular weight biodegradable polymer
US8591967B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G4/20
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a chewing gum comprising at least one biodegradable polymer, wherein the molecular weight of said polymer is at least 105000 g/mol (Mn). According to the invention, it has moreover been realized that this problem may be effectively dealt with by increasing the molecular weight of at least one of the biodegradable polymers in the chewing gum when compared to conventional chewing gum polymers and thereby increasing the robustness of the chewing gum with respect to softeners, emulsifiers and e.g. flavor.
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