EP0325090A2
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Use of maltitiol in chewing gum compositions for improved physical stability
Assignee: Warner Lambert Co LLC
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Filing: 1988-12-22
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A sugarless, anhydrous chewing gum composition, and products made therefrom which has a firm textural integrity and a soft ghew characteristic and very low-moisture content and low-moisture pick-up over time. The composition includes gum base in an amount of from 18% to about 75% by weight, and a low-moisture pick-up, texturizing sweetening/bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide textural integrity and a soft chew characteristic over a period of time.
Inventors
- 👤 Subraman Rao Cherukuri
- 👤 Lucy Lee Wong
- 👤 Daniel Anthony Orlandi
- 👤 Steven Michael Faust
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:22
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/08; A23G4/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S426/00; Y10S426/804
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A sugarless, substantially anhydrous chewing gum composition comprising in weight percent: (a) a gum base in an amount of from about 10 to about 75%; and (b) a low-moisture pick-up, texturizing sweetening/bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide textural integrity and a soft chew characteristic over a period of time, and reduced moisture pick-up.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
A sugarless, substantially anhydrous chewing gum composition comprising in weight percent: (a) a gum base in an amount of from about 10 to about 75%; and (b) a low-moisture pick-up, texturizing sweetening/bulking agent in an amount sufficient to provide textural integrity and a soft chew characteristic over a period of time, and reduced moisture pick-up.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The composition of Claim 1 wherein said sweetening/bulking agent is maltitol.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The composition of the Claims 1 or 2 wherein said sweetening/bulking agent is included in an amount of from about 28% to about 58% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of Claim 3 wherein said sweetening/bulking agent is included in an amount of from about 45% to 55%.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 4 which further comprises a high intensity sweetener in an amount of from about 0.01 to about 3.0% based on weight.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The composition of Claim 5 wherein said high intensity sweetener is included in an amount of from 0.025 to about 1.5%.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 6 which further comprises a flavor component in an amount from about 0.05 to about 3.0% based on weight.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The composition according to anyone of the Claims 1 to 7 which further comprises glycerin in an amount up to about 18% based on weight.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The composition of Claim 8 wherein said glycerin is included in an amount of from about 2% to about 14%.
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