Use of gum guaiac as an antioxidant in chewing gum
AssigneeWm. Wrigley Jr. Company
InventorsDavid G. Barkalow, Jacara R. Muhammad, Michael J. Greenberg
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Abstract
Mint flavoring compositions and wax-free gum bases are provided which are stabilized using gum guaiac, a naturally-occurring resin, as an antioxidant. Chewing gums containing stabilized mint flavoring compositions and wax-free gum bases are also provided.
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A stabilized mint flavoring composition comprising at least one mint flavoring and gum guaiac, wherein said gum guaiac minimizes oxidation in said mint flavoring.
A method of stabilizing a mint flavoring composition comprising blending at least one mint flavoring with gum guaiac.
A mint-flavored chewing gum composition, comprising:
- a water-soluble bulk portion;
- a water-insoluble chewing gum base;
- at least one mint flavoring;
- and
- a quantity of gum guaiac, wherein said gum guaiac minimizes oxidation in said mint flavoring in the chewing gum.
A method of preparing a mint-flavored chewing gum, comprising the steps of:
- providing gum ingredients, comprising gum base, softener, sweetener, and at least one mint flavoring;
- providing gum guaiac;
- and
- mixing the gum ingredients with the gum guaiac so that the gum guaiac comprises about 2 ppm to about 700 ppm of the chewing gum.
A stabilized gum base composition comprising a wax-free gum base and gum guaiac, wherein said gum guaiac minimizes oxidation in said gum base.
A chewing gum composition, comprising:
- a water-soluble bulk portion;
- at least one flavoring;
- a wax-free gum base;
- and
- a quantity of gum guaiac, wherein said gum guaiac minimizes oxidation in said gum base in the chewing gum.
A method of preparing a chewing gum, comprising the steps of:
- providing gum ingredients, comprising a wax-free gum base, softener, and sweetener;
- providing gum guaiac;
- and
- mixing the gum ingredients with the gum guaiac so that the gum guaiac comprises about 2 ppm to about 700 ppm of the chewing gum.
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