Abstract: A liquid-filled chewing gum is provided which releases relatively large amounts of liquid sweetener and/or flavor into the oral cavity. The liquid-filled chewing gum includes a solid phase and a liquid phase, the solid phase includes a gum base matrix including a network of voids or pockets laced throughout the matrix, and the liquid phase includes a liquid sweetener and/or flavor composition, such as a sweetener-flavor solution, retained in the voids or pockets, and surrounded by gum base. Upon chewing, the liquid sweetener and flavor are released into the oral cavity.A method is also provided for forming the liquid-filled chewing gum.

Abstract: A method for treating teeth to reduce caries is provided wherein the teeth are contacted with a saccharin material, optionally in the presence of a sugar, for example, as contained in a chewing gum composition, the saccharin material being present in an amount sufficient to inhibit growth of Streptococcus mutans in the oral cavity or on the teeth.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which initially has a relatively hard texture making it easy to wrap and which subsequently changes to a relatively soft texture facilitating easy bite through. The above chewing gum includes gum base, corn syrup, solids and one or more liquid moisturizers initially separated from the corn syrup solids, together with optional sweeteners and bulking agents, softeners and the like.A method for preparing the above chewing gum is also provided.

Abstract: A portable liquid antacid is provided which is in the form of an antacid tablet including a center portion containing an antacid in the form of a liquid, cream or gel and optionally chocolate flavorant, encased in or surrounded by a fat-containing coating, such as chocolate coating, which is resistant to air and moisture and masks the grittiness of the antacid while imparting good texture and mouth feel.

Abstract: An improved sugar-containing chewing gum is provided which has long-lasting sweetness, soft and smooth consistency, an amorphous bite through and enhanced flavor and is non-sticky, and is formed of gum base, a premixed recrystallized combination of liquid and solid sweeteners which preferably include high fructose syrup alone or together with liquid glucose, corn syrup, sorbitol syrup and/or invert sugar in combination with sucrose or sorbitol and water, and flavors, softeners, and other conventional chewing gum ingredients.The above chewing gum formulation will have a short nougat-like or fondant-like structure and is particularly suitable as a non-stick bubble gum which does not stick to its wrapper.

Abstract: A method for controlling the weight and size of sugar-containing solid pieces, such as tablets or candies wherein a controlled amount of dextrans having a given molecular weight are incorporated with the ingredients forming the sugar-containing solid pieces to thereby cause reduction in the weight and size of the solid pieces; and the resulting sugar-containing solid pieces of desired weight and size, containing a given amount of dextrans having a given molecular weight.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which has improved softness and flexibility retention, and prolonged shelf life and contains as a plasticizer and sweetener a combination of a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and sorbitol, and optionally, mannitol, glycerin, and/or gum arabic. The above chewing gum has been found to have excellent extrudability properties and may be used in making sugarless bubble gums, standard sugarless gums as well as center-filled gums.

Abstract: A chewable chewing gum base is provided which is substantially calorie-free, does not decrease in viscosity upon chewing inasmuch as it is essentially free of water-solubles, and includes gum base containing high levels of inert fillers, such as calcium carbonate or talc in amounts of at least about 50% by weight, softeners, such as lecithin, synthetic non-caloric sweeteners, such as aspartame or cyclamates, and flavors. The chewable gum base includes at least about 10% air voids entrapped in the gum base matrix which, upon chewing, become filled with moisture causing a dramatic increase in cud volume.

Abstract: Dehydrated higher polyalcohol compositions such as dehydrated hydrogenated starch hydrolysates, dehydrated maltitol, dehydrated maltotriatol and the like are provided which include a concentrated protein extract to facilitate dehydration thereof. A method for dehydrating higher polyalcohols-concentrated protein extract compositions and comestibles and chewing gum containing the dehydrated product are also provided.

Abstract: A long-lasting flavored chewing gum is provided which includes gum base, and a non-sugar sweetener, such as a saccharin sweetener, codried or coated on a filler material, such as calcium carbonate or starch. A method is also provided for preparing such chewing gum.

Abstract: A substantially calorie-free, non-carbohydrate, non-cariogenic, non-adhesive chewing gum is provided which does not adhere to dentures and includes gum base, substantially calorie-free sweetener, flavor, water, thickener, filler, softener and a slip agent for imparting non-adhesive properties to the gum, the slip agent being alpha-cellulose, texturized vegetable protein, fish protein concentrate, citrus peel, citrus pulp, fruit pulp or mixtures thereof. A method for imparting non-adhesive properties to chewing gum is also provided. The resulting chewing gum has significantly higher cud volume than heretofore known chewing gum of equivalent weight.

Abstract: A non-adhesive chewing gum is provided which does not adhere to dentures and includes gum base, sweetener, flavor and a slip agent for imparting non-adhesive properties to the gum, the slip agent being alpha-cellulose, texturized vegetable protein, bran, fish protein concentrate, citrus peel, citrus pulp, fruit pulp or mixtures thereof. A method for imparting non-adhesive properties to chewing gum is also provided. The resulting chewing gum has significantly higher cud volume than previously known chewing gums of equivalent weight.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which is capable of releasing into the oral cavity relatively large amounts of finely-divided water-insoluble therapeutic materials, which chewing gum includes a water-soluble phase formed of aqueous softener, and the finely divided therapeutic component to be released, said therapeutic component being coated with a water-soluble coating agent for preventing resorption of therapeutic component back into the gum base and, optionally, a first sweetener, dispersed throughout the aqueous softener, and a relatively water-insoluble phase formed of a plurality of separate and distinct masses suspended in and dispersed throughout the water-soluble phase, each of said masses formed of particles of gum base and, optionally, particles of a second sweetener, suchas mannitol and/or sorbitol or sugar, enveloped by particles of gum base. Upon chewing the above gum, the therapeutic component is, in fact, released in the oral cavity in relatively large quantities, together with the aqueous softener.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which has long-lasting sweetness and good sweat resistance and includes a water-soluble phase formed of aqueous softener, such as sorbitol syrup, and a first sweetener, such as sorbitol or sugar, in particulate form dispersed throughout the aqueous softener, and a relatively water-insoluble phase formed of a plurality of separate and distinct masses suspended in and dispersed throughout the water-soluble phase, each of said masses formed of particles of gum base and particles of a second sweetener, such as mannitol and/or sorbitol or sugar, enveloped by particles of gum base. The first sweetener and aqueous softener provide the initial impact of sweetness while the gum base provides an envelope or protective vehicle for the second sweetener to control and slow down release of the second sweetener, thereby providing extended sweetness after the initial sweetness impact has subsided.A method for preparing the above chewing gum is also provided.

Abstract: A chewing gum which includes a water-soluble phase formed of aqueous softener, such as sorbitol syrup, and a first sweetener, such as sorbitol or sugar, in particulate form dispersed throughout the aqueous softener, and a relatively water-insoluble phase formed of a plurality of separate and distinct masses suspended in and dispersed throughout the water-soluble phase, each of the masses being formed of particles of gum base and particles of a second sweetener, such as mannitol and/or sorbitol or sugar, enveloped by particles of gum base.The relatively water-insoluble phase including gum base particles and/or the water-soluble phase further includes hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided having improved flavor retention, flexibility and softness, which chewing gum includes gum base, sweetener, one or more flavors which may soften the gum base, and a limonene derivative which inhibits or minimizes flavor migration and thus improves flavor duration and impact and preserves flexibility and cud softness of the gum even upon extended periods of storage.

Abstract: A long-lasting flavored chewing gum is provided which includes gum base containing ester gum and an artificial sweetener, such as the free acid form of saccharin or saccharin salts, the artificial sweetener being dissolved or otherwise entrapped in the ester gum and the ester gum-artificial sweetener being interdispersed in the gum base matrix. A method is also provided for preparing such chewing gum.

Abstract: A flavored chewing gum is provided which contains a water-insoluble gum base, and one or more finely divided poorly water-soluble sweetening agents, such as the free acid form of saccharin and/or one or more finely divided poorly water-soluble food acids, such as fumaric acid, succinic acid or adipic acid, dispersed in the gum base. The finely divided sweetening agent and/or finely divided food acid undergo controlled release from the gum base for relatively long periods, for example, for 30 minutes or more, during which time the chewing gum delivers a balanced sweet and non-sour or sour taste.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided which includes a coated chalk-containing base and contains a poorly water-soluble sweetening agent, such as the free acid form of saccharin, and/or food acid, the sweetening agent and/or food acid being coated with an edible coating agent. The coating agent inhibits reaction of the free acid or food acid with chalk (CaCO.sub.3) and thus inhibits formation of soluble salts which are quickly solubilized in the mouth.

Abstract: A flavored chewing gum is provided which contains a water-insoluble chalk-free gum base, a slowly or poorly extractable or poorly water-soluble sweetener in particulate form, such as the free acid form of saccharin or free cyclamic acid, and optionally, a slowly or poorly extractable or poorly water-soluble food acid in particulate form, for example, fumaric acid, dispersed in the gum base. The particulate sweetener and food acid (where present) undergo controlled release from the gum base for relatively long periods during which time the chewing gum delivers a sweet taste unaccompanied by a metallic or bitter after-taste.