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Continuous formation of center-filled gum

  • US 7,767,237 B2
  • Filed: 07/27/2007
  • Issued: 08/03/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of preparing a chewing gum composition, the method comprising:

  • (a) continuously extruding a rope of liquid-filled chewing gum;

    (b) applying a material to the rope, said material being selected from the group consisting of food grade oils, oil-based materials, edible lubricants, and combinations thereof; and

    (c) contacting the rope of liquid-filled gum with a gum forming mechanism to form individual gum pieces, said gum forming mechanism comprising a plurality of die cavities formed between a rotating drum mechanism and a rotating cutting ring mechanism having die members, said die members having product engaging surfaces which are slanted at a compound angle relative to the longitudinal direction of said die cavities; and

    (d) removing said individual gum pieces from said cavities.

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