Edible compositions containing swellable polymers
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1. A composition comprising a gum base and at least one swellable hydrophilic polymer, wherein said polymer may be in combination with the gum base or be a component of said gum base;
- said hydrophilic polymer comprising a superabsorbent acrylate polymer.
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Abstract
Included are compositions including a gum base and at least one swellable hydrophilic polymer, wherein the polymer may be in combination with the gum base or be a component of said gum base. The hydrophilic polymer includes a superabsorbent acrylate polymer.
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1. A composition comprising a gum base and at least one swellable hydrophilic polymer, wherein said polymer may be in combination with the gum base or be a component of said gum base;
- said hydrophilic polymer comprising a superabsorbent acrylate polymer.
- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A composition comprising a gum base and a swellable hydrophilic polymer;
- said gum base comprising at least one polymer selected from butyl rubber, polyisobutylene, styrene butadiene rubber, and combinations thereof.
- View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method comprising:
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(a) preparing a composition comprising a gum base and at least one swellable hydrophilic polymer, wherein said polymer may be in combination with the gum base or be a component of said gum base;
said hydrophilic polymer comprising a superabsorbent acrylate polymer;
(b) contacting said composition with a liquid; and
(c) increasing the volume of said composition from about 10-300%.
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14. A method of increasing the perception of juiciness of a chewing gum composition comprising:
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(a) preparing a composition comprising a gum base and at least one swellable hydrophilic polymer, wherein said polymer may be in combination with the gum base or be a component of said gum base;
said hydrophilic polymer comprising a superabsorbent acrylate polymer; and
(b) contacting said composition with a liquid to permit absorption of the liquid whereby the absorption provides an increased perception of juiciness.
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