Abstract: A non-tack chewing gum composition having improved flavor and texture quality is provided wherein the chewing gum has a gum base comprising from about 0.1% to about 20% by weight terpene resin; from about 0.1% to about 10% by weight high melting wax; from about 0.1% to about 4% by weight low melting wax; from about 10% to about 30% by weight elastomer; from about 15% to about 30% by weight polyvinyl acetate; from about 1% to about 10% by weight emulsifier; from about 5% to about 20% by weight filler; and from about 15% to about 40% by weight gum base solvent.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a chewing gum blend is disclosed wherein a high fat and oil gum base is cold blended with either a non-tack gum base or a conventional low fat fat gum base at temperatures between about 60.degree. F. and 180.degree. F.