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Multi-layered chewing gum composition having different rates of flavor release

  • US 4,971,806 A
  • Filed: 12/08/1989
  • Issued: 11/20/1990
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/31/1984
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A chewing gum product having at least two layers, which provides easy bite and combined quick flavor release and sustained flavor release comprising:

  • (a) a first layer with an anhydrous composition having a content of less than 1% by weight of moisture, a gum base content of from about 25% to about 35% by weight of said first layer anhydrous composition, and an effective amount of flavoring agent and/or sweetener to provide quick flavor release from said product, and(b) a second layer with an anhydrous composition having a content of less than 1% by weight of moisture, a gum base content of from about 28% to about 50% by weight, and an effective amount of flavoring agent and/or sweetener to provide sustained flavor release from said product;

    said base content of said second layer being 3% to 15% greater than said base content of said first layer, whereby said combined quick flavor release and sustained flavor release are provided in said gum product.

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