Multi-layered chewing gum composition having different rates of flavor release
First Claim
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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Abstract
A multi-layered chewing gum composition is disclosed. The composition has a moisture content of less than about 1% by weight of the composition and contains at least two layers each comprising a chewing gum composition. The chewing gum compositions of each layer comprise gum base in an amount of about 15 to about 60% by weight of the layer such that the difference in gum base content between the layers is about 3 to about 15% by weight. The chewing gum compositions of each layer also comprise sweeteners, flavors, and optionally, at least one other conventional chewing gum additive.
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13 Claims
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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:
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(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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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