Caffeine chewing gum
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1. A chewing gum composition comprising:
- a water insoluble base portion;
a water soluble portion; and
caffeine, the caffeine having a particle size distribution of about 0.0% on 40 mesh, about 1-20% on 60 mesh, about 5-30% on 80 mesh, and at least about 50% through 80 mesh.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an improved chewing gum composition that includes caffeine. The chewing gum composition includes a specific particle size distribution for the caffeine such that the perceived bitterness of traditional caffeine gums is reduced. Additionally, the present invention provides methods of mixing a caffeine chewing gum composition that likewise reduces bitterness by selecting specific processing times and sequences for the mixing of the various ingredients.
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1. A chewing gum composition comprising:
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a water insoluble base portion; a water soluble portion; and caffeine, the caffeine having a particle size distribution of about 0.0% on 40 mesh, about 1-20% on 60 mesh, about 5-30% on 80 mesh, and at least about 50% through 80 mesh. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A stick chewing gum composition comprising:
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a water insoluble base portion; a water soluble portion; caffeine, the caffeine having a particle size distribution of about 0.0% on 40 mesh, about 1-20% on 60 mesh, about 5-30% on 80 mesh, and at least about 50% through 80 mesh; and the stick of chewing gum have a substantially uniform distribution of caffeine throughout. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A chewing gum composition comprising:
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a water insoluble base portion; a water soluble base portion; caffeine, the caffeine comprising about 0.3% to about 3.7% of the chewing gum composition and having a particle size distribution of about 0.0% on 40 mesh, about 1-20% on 60 mesh, about 5-30% on 80 mesh, and at least about 50% through 80 mesh; and at least one flavoring agent selected from the group consisting of;
monoammonium glycerrhizinate;
glucono delta lactone;
artificial hot capsicum;
tangerine oil;
cinnamon oil;
peppermint oil;
natural flavor enhancers; and
artificial flavor enhancers. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21)
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