Abstract: The present invention is related to an aerated sugarless gum product with improved plaque reduction properties. The gum is non-cariogenic low-kilocalorie with low density and has a gum base content above 90%. The product is aerated to improve flexibility and softness. Preferred density is between 0.50 gram/milliliter to 0.90 gram/milliliter. The product has good elastic chewing properties and good bubble forming properties.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 12, 2000
Date of Patent:
July 4, 2006
Assignee:
Dandy Sakiz ve Sekerleme Sanayi A.S.
Inventors:
Hans Erik Nielsen, Nesim Acar, Albert Levi
Abstract: A gum product comprises a soft gum core having a plurality of regions of different colors visible on an outer surface of the core, and a crunchy edible coating covering the outer surface of the core, the coating being substantially transparent such that the core regions of different colors are visible through the coating. The regions of different colors can also have different flavors. The coating preferably is formed of sorbitol and is free of any whitening agents that would make the coating opaque.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 8, 2001
Date of Patent:
January 14, 2003
Assignee:
Dandy Sakiz ve Sekerleme Sanayi A.S.
Inventors:
Hans Erik Nielsen, Nesim Acar, Albert Levy
Abstract: A gum product comprises a soft gum core having a plurality of regions of different colors visible on an outer surface of the core, and a crunchy edible coating covering the outer surface of the core, the coating being substantially transparent such that the core regions of different colors are visible through the coating. The regions of different colors can also have different flavors. The coating preferably is formed of sorbitol and is free of any whitening agents that would make the coating opaque.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 8, 2001
Publication date:
February 14, 2002
Applicant:
Dandy Sakiz ve Sekerleme Sanayi A.S.
Inventors:
Hans Erik Nielsen, Nesim Acar, Albert Levy