Abstract: A method of adding a high intensity sweetener such as thaumatin, monellin and the like to chewing gum ingredients. The method comprises forming an emulsion comprising the high intensity sweetener, water, an emulsifier, and a hydrophobic ingredient which is preferably a flavor. Once formed, the emulsion is admixed with the chewing gum ingredients in any suitable manner.

Abstract: A highly palatable low calorie chewing gum composition with enhanced mouth-feel and improved chew having from about 5 to about 10% polysaccharide, a high amount of non-SBR/PVA gum base and a sweetener.

Abstract: A bubble gum base composition containing a combination of two PVA polymeric materials, namely a low molecular weight component and a medium molecular weight component along with an acetylated monoglyceride having a sponification value above about 400.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition comprises up to 99% by weight of a completely sugar-free base gum. Such a chewing gum is calorie-free and non-cariogenic. Futhermore it has been found to be substantially non-adhesive to the teeth, particularly to dental prostheses. The gum also contains up to 3% flavorings and up to 4% glycerol.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having a low viscosity range and high cohesivity which is suitable for dispensing from a container, such as a squeezable tube, under mild pressure which includes high molecular weight resin-containing gum base in an amount of 15-25%, a cohesive sweetening-bulking component in an amount of from about 15% to about 82%, crystallization inhibitor in an amount of from about 1-15%, and a fine-tuning fluidization component in an amount of from about 0.5%-15% by weight.

Abstract: A dental product in the form of chewable plastics in the form of strip or foam, capsule or cloth. The plastics includes a biologically acceptable adhesive and being masticatable to provide dental care. The dental product may also carry remineralizing, immunological and anti-bacterial agents.

Abstract: A chewing gum containing a new homogeneous gum base and a process for the preparation thereof wherein the gum base includes a single polymeric compatibilizing agent which is capable of properly plasticizing both the resin and the elastomer components contained therein. The primary components are made effectively compatible with each other by use of the novel agents.

Abstract: A chewing gum base composition that does not adhere to dentures, removable and fixed oral prostethic devices, fillings or natural teeth. The chewing gum base composition includes an elastomer, elastomer solvent, polyvinyl acetate, emulsifier, low molecular weight polyethylene, waxes, plasticizer and fillers.

Abstract: A bubble gum having strengthened membrane forming properties wherein the base contains vinyl acetate resin filler emulsifiers, flavor color and fragrance and includes 2.5% to 15% by weight of a fat or oil ingredient, not less than 15% by weight of rubber and 15 to 17 parts by weight wax, said base being free of ester gum.

Abstract: A reduced-shrink chewing gum composition having good film-forming characteristics which is prepared with a relatively high amount of inert inorganic filler and a non-styrene butadiene gum base. The filler material is included as a component of the gum base and as a component added after formation of the gum base.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having extended flavor taste stability and decreased auto-oxidative potential which comprises a chewing gum composition containing a flavoring agent and a chewing gum base prepared from an elastomer mixture of isobutylene isoprene copolymer and polyisobutylene, waxes, elastomer solvent, polyvinyl acetate and glyceryl monostearate.

Abstract: Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is widely used as a chewing gum base in lieu of natural gums. It is necessary to protect chewing gum SBR with a food grade antioxidant stabilizer system. This invention discloses a chewing gum rubber composition (gum base) that utilizes as an antioxidant stabilizer system a combination of dilauryl thiodipropionate and at least one member selected from the group consisting of t-butyl-hydroquinone (TBHQ), and Vitamin E.

Abstract: A single phase formulated homogeneous gum base which contains a plasticized elastomer and a plasticized resin without the necessity of ester gum. The base may optionally include softeners, waxes, fillers and/or emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chewing gum compositions whose elastomeric component in the chewing gum base employed in formulating said chewing gum compositions comprises as an essential ingredient a polyisoprene obtained from naturally-occurring guayule rubber.

Abstract: A non-adhesive chewing gum base composition demonstrates reduced adhesion, and improved chewing satisfaction, and consists essentially of an elastomer, at least one emulsifier including lecithin, lecithin derivatives, or mixtures thereof in an amount of from 0.5% to 6.0%, an elastomer solvent including the glyceryl ester of partially hydrogenated wood rosin, the latter present in an amount of from about 2.5% to about 8%, as well as one or more mineral adjuvants, a non-toxic vinyl polymer and at least one oleaginous plasticizer. Preferably, the wood rosin elastomer solvent is present in an amount ranging from 2.5 to 5%.A method for preparing the present chewing gum base composition is also disclosed, which comprises mixing the ingredients of the base composition in one step. Preferably, the elastomer is charged first, and subject to high shear, after which the remaining components are added and shearing is continued.

Abstract: A gum base is provided which has excellent film-forming properties and thus is particularly suited for use in a bubble gum. The gum base contains 50 to 80% ester gums and a unique fatty acid or fatty acid ester plasticizer, such as glycerol monooleate, and is free of conventional fillers. A bubble gum containing such gum base is also provided.

Abstract: A chewing gum is provided having improved processability and softness. The improved properties are achieved through the use of a fatty acid or fatty acid ester softening agent, such as glycerol trioleate, in place of conventional softeners such as lecithin.

Abstract: A non-adhesive bubble gum base composition includes a high molecular weight vinyl polymer such as polyvinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol, together with an emulsifier, in combination with ingredients such as an elastomer, an oleaginous plasticizer, an elastomer solvent, mineral adjuvants, fatty acids, and others. The emulsifier is preferably present in an amount with respect to the non-toxic vinyl polymer ranging from about 5 to 75% by weight. A method for the preparation of the bubble gum base composition is also disclosed which comprises preparing a homogeneous premixture of the non-toxic vinyl polymer and the emulsifier prior to combining non-toxic vinyl polymer with the remainder of the ingredients of the base composition. The base compositions prepared in accordance with the present invention are less sticky, and show improved film forming and bubble blowing capabilities.

Abstract: A synthetic non-styrene-butadiene rubber gum base is provided which has non-stick properties, retains its softness over extended periods of time even without the presence of antioxidants and improves or extends sweetness and flavor when used in either sugar or sugarless chewing gums and contains polyisobutylene and a mixture of polyvinyl acetate, triacetin and glyceryl monostearate as film forming-plasticizing agents together with polyterpene, polyethylene, wax, glyceryl monostearate, fatty acid esters and filler. A chewing gum containing this gum base and method for preparing same are also provided.

Abstract: Process for making elastomer-resin masterbatch using an ester gum type resin and an elastomer in latex form, process that involves the following steps: (a) fine grinding of the ester gum resin; (b) adding of the finely grinded resin to latex contained in a reactor, while maintaining a low temperature and continuous agitation of the ingredients within the reactor, in order to produce an emulsion; (c) coagulating the emulsion produced in the reactor by adding a saturated solution of sodium chloride until reaching a sodium chloride concentration in the batch between 1 to 10% and then adding sulphuric acid to complete coagulation of the batch; (d) separating the coagulated solid formed in crumbs from the liquid phase, which is discarded; (e) washing repeatedly the formed crumbs with water until obtaining the desired purity; (f) eliminating the excess water contained in the crumbs until a predetermined degree of moisture is obtained; (g) bagging of the final product for its handling and sale.

Abstract: A gum base for the coldproof chewing gum comprises 0 to 15% of natural resin, 10 to 20% of vinyl acetate resin, 6 to 16% of ester gum, 12 to 25% of rubber, 12 to 20% of wax, 14 to 20% of emulsifier and 10 to 20% of filler. The coldproof chewing gum may be combined with a frozen dessert such as an ice cream. A coldproof bubble chewing gum is also disclosed.

Abstract: A composition containing critical proportions of 3 to 5 parts filler, 25 to 35 parts chewing gum base, gum chicle or SBR synthetic rubber, a minimum amount of emulsifier and from 40 to 62 parts of a water based emulsified phase. The emulsified water phase contains 3 to 6 parts sweetener and dissolved, inorganic mineral salts, such as sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium chlorides and potassium phosphates, at a concentration of about 1% to 3% of the water phase, which is in the physiological range to ameliorate medical conditions such as xerostoma by controlling release of the dilute mineral salt solution during chewing thereof. When saliva is lacking, the liquid may contain dissolved salts higher than the physiological level, with or without 2 to 30 parts per million fluoride ions, so as to prevent demineralization of teeth. Under the direct supervision of a physician or dentist, the fluoride ions (NaF, SnF.sub.

Abstract: A chewing gum base consisting of about 18 to 40% by weight of rubber and about 82 to 60% by weight of basic materials of a chewing gum and a combination of this chewing gum base with ordinary chewing gum additives and fatty matter.

Abstract: Sustained flavor release compositions are disclosed which comprise polymer backbones having pendant flavor groups thereon. Such compositions can be used, for example, in chewing gums. Release of the flavor can be accomplished by hydrolysis upon mastication of the chewing gum.In one embodiment, aldehyde flavors are reacted with polymers having hydroxy groups thereon to produce a polymer backbone with pendant acetal or hemi-acetal flavor groups. An example is the reaction product of cinnamic aldehyde and partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl acetate. In a like manner, ketone flavors can be reacted with similar polymers to form pendant ketal flavor groups. Also, alcohol flavors can be reacted with polymers having aldehyde or ketone groups to provide polymer backbones with pendant acetal or ketal moieties thereon.

Abstract: A chewing gum base containing natural rubber, basic gum additives and a decomposition product obtained by thermally decomposing natural rubber at a temperature of 200.degree. C. to 350.degree. C. in an inert atmosphere and removing low boiling point fractions up to 160.degree. C. at a pressure of approximately 1 mm Hg.

Abstract: Novel chewing gum composition for use by athletes and other persons to stimulate salivation while exercising, comprising the combination of at least three per cent by weight of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids, and fructose. The organic acid and fructose combination provides a synergistic saliva stimulating effect greater than that of either ingredient alone. Sodium and potassium salts are included to help replenish those salts lost in perspiration, and high levels of dextrose or fructose provide a quick energy source and a hygroscopic agent for improved shelf life.

Abstract: An inherently non-tacky chewing gum which does not adhere to dentures, fillings, or natural teeth is described. The chewing gum includes a base containing elastomers such as polyisobutylene, polyisoprene, isobutylene-isoprene copolymer or butadiene-styrene copolymer, present in from 5-35%; hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated vegetable oils or animal fats, present in from 5-50%; mineral adjuvants, present in from 5-40%; and polyvinyl acetate which may be present in up to 55%; fatty acids which may be present in up to 20%, and mono and diglycerides of fatty acids which may be present in up to 10%, by weight of the base composition.