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US 4,975,287 AGranted
Gum composition containing protein macrocolloids
AssigneeWm. Wrigley Jr. Company
InventorsSteven E. Zibell, Lindell Richey, Michael A. Reed, Roman M. Barabolak, Steven B. Courtright
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Abstract
A chewing gum that contains fro about 0.5 to about 30 percent of a proteinaceous, water-dispersible, macrocolloid comprising substantially non-aggregated particles of dairy whey protein.
Claims7
A chewing gum, comprising:
- a water-insoluble gum base and water-soluble bulk portion comprising softeners, sweeteners, flavoring agents or combinations thereof, and from about 0.5 to about 30 percent of a proteinaceous, water-dispersible, macrocolloid comprising substantially non-aggregated particles of dairy whey protein.
A chewing gum, comprising:
- from about 5 to 35 percent elastomer, from about 5 to 50 percent hydrogenated oils, from about 5 to 50 percent inorganic fillers, from about 1 to 20 percent of a member of the group selected from fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, or combinations thereof, and from about 5 to 25 percent macrocolloids comprising substantially non-aggregated particles of dairy whey protein.
A chewing gum, comprising:
- from about 20 to 75 percent alditol, from about 5 to 55 percent gum base, from about 3 to 20 percent glycerin, from about 0 to 20 percent of a member of the group selected from sorbitol solution, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate syrup, or combinations thereof, and from about 5 to about 30 percent by weight of macrocolloids comprising substantially non-aggregated particles of dairy whey protein.
A chewing gum, comprising:
- from about 20 to 60 percent sugar, from about 5 to 55 percent gum base, from about 1 to 25 percent liquid softener, and from about 5 to 30% macrocolloids comprising substantially non-aggregate particles of dairy whey protein.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.