Abstract: Here is described a carton comprising: a rectangular contents-retaining base having a length greater than its width; a front panel carried by the base, the front panel having a right edge, a left edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge; and having means for closing the carton. This means comprises: a top flap hinged at the top edge of the front panel and a tab carried by the top flap. The carton also has a back panel carried by the base, the back panel having: a right edge, a left edge, a bottom edge, and a top edge, and a tab receiving slot. The carton further has a triangular right side panel carried by the base and joining the right edge of the front panel with the right edge of the back panel; a triangular left side panel carried by the base and joining the right edge of the front panel with the right edge of the back panel; wherein the top flap is hinged at a substantial angle “a” to the base.

Abstract: The method of preparing a chewing gum comprising the steps of: (a) forming a premixture of lecithin and a dicalcium phosphate dihydrate-sugar and agglomeration such that the adherent film forming action of the lecithin coats the dicalcium phosphate dihydrate; (b) adding the premixture of (a) to a chewing gum composition; and (c) forming a chewing gum piece therefrom.