| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 5110608 |
Chewing gums having longer lasting sweetness |
May 5, 1992 |
| The present invention pertains to chewing gum compositions having longer lasting sweetness which comprise in percentages by weight of the total composition (a) a soft polyvinyl acetate gum base in an amount from about 50% to about 80%, (b) a flavoring agent, (c) an intense sweetening age |
| 5106632 |
Enhanced sweetness of acesulfame-K in edible compositions |
April 21, 1992 |
| An acesulfame-K containing composition exhibiting enhanced sweetness comprises one or more food grade acids, acesulfame-K and potassium chloride. |
| 5087460 |
Reduced-calorie confectionery coated chewing gum compositions and methods for preparing same |
February 11, 1992 |
| The present invention pertains to a confectionery coated chewing gum composition having a center portion and a confectionery coating over the center portion wherein the center portion comprises a reduced-calorie gum base which comprises in percentages by weight of the gum base (a) an |
| 5080910 |
Stabilized chlorodeoxysugar sweetening agents in powder form and methods for preparing same |
January 14, 1992 |
| The present invention pertains to stabilized chlorodeoxysugar sweetening agent compositions in powder form which comprises a chlorodeoxysugar derivative and an effective amount of a stabilizing agent wherein the stabilizing agent is capable of forming a stabilizing mixture with the c |
| 5064658 |
Encapsulated synergistic sweetening agent compositions comprising aspartame and acesulfame-K and |
November 12, 1991 |
| This invention pertains to sweetened chewing gum compositions which comprise (A) a gum base; (B) a bulking agent; (C) a flavoring agent; and (D) an encapsulated synergistic sweetening agent composition which comprises (a) a synergistic combination of N-L-alpha-aspartyl-L-phenylalanin |
| 5059429 |
Sucralose sweetened chewing gum |
October 22, 1991 |
| A sucralose-sweetened chewing gum composition having a moisture content below about 2% by weight, wherein the sucralose is released from said composition at a rate of 15 to 50 sucrose equivalents within the initial 30 seconds of chewing. |
| 5059428 |
Synergistic sweetening compositions containing polydextrose and a chlorodeoxysurgar and methods |
October 22, 1991 |
| The present invention pertains to synergistic sweetening compositions which comprise Polydextrose and a chlorodeoxysugar derivative. The synergistic sweetening compositions may be used in a wide variety of ingestible products such as chewing gum composition, hard and soft confections, |
| 5057328 |
Food acid delivery systems containing polyvinyl acetate |
October 15, 1991 |
| An improved food acid delivery system that effects a controlled release of the acid provides prolonged sourness, flavor and juiciness duration in chewing gums, pharmaceuticals and other confections. The food acid is encapsulated in a matrix comprised of an emulsifier and a polyvinyl |
| 5030459 |
High impact mint flavor for high base chewing gum |
July 9, 1991 |
| An improved, reduced calorie, high base content chewing gum composition possesses a greater, more intense initial flavor impact of increased duration. The method of preparation utilizes highly fractionated or rectified flavor oils from which are removed the terpene and sesquiterpene |
| 5013716 |
Unpleasant taste masking compositions and methods for preparing same |
May 7, 1991 |
| The present invention pertains to an unpleasant taste masking composition which comprises a flavoring agent having a bitter taste or unpleasant off-note and a sufficient amount of a non-bitter intense sweetener to nullify the taste or off-note of the flavoring agent. The unpleasant taste |
| 4983405 |
Reduced and low-calorie sugar and sugarless chewing gum compositions containing fiber |
January 8, 1991 |
| Reduced and low-calorie chewing gum compositions containing a gum base level of about 40 to about 80% by weight, and an oil-containing cereal bran, such as corn bran, in amounts of about 4 to about 20% by weight. These compositions result in a chewing product having a caloric content of |
| 4983404 |
Controlled release flavor system and method of preparation |
January 8, 1991 |
| A flavor delivery system is disclosed which offers the combination of improved flavor intensity and extension and, when incorporated into chewing gums, provides desired softness to the gum to facilitate the reduction in softening additives that conventionally add moisture thereto. Th |
| 4980178 |
Reduced calorie center-filled chewing gum compositions having improved stability |
December 25, 1990 |
| The present invention pertains to a center-filled chewing gum composition having an outer shell enclosing a cavity and a liquid center within the cavity, wherein the outer shell comprises a gum base having an enhanced hydrophilic nature. In a preferred embodiment invention pertains to a |
| 4980177 |
Reduced-calorie saliva stimulating chewing gum compositions and methods for preparing same |
December 25, 1990 |
| The present invention pertains to a reduced-calorie saliva stimulating chewing gum composition which contains (A) a gum base having an enhanced hydrophilic nature, (B) a bulking agent, (C) an effective sweetening agent, and (D) a homogeneous mixture of a hydrophilic polymer present in |
| 4961935 |
Sugarless, substantially anhydrous chewing gum compositions and methods for preparing same |
October 9, 1990 |
| The present invention pertains to a sugarless, substantially anhydrous chewing gum composition which comprises a gum base, a non-hygroscopic bulking agent comprising a racemic mixture of alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-1,6-mannitol and alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-1,6-sorbitol, a softening agent, a |
| 4959225 |
Synergistic sweetening compositions containing chlorodeoxysugars and maltitol and methods for pr |
September 25, 1990 |
| The present invention pertains to a synergistic sweetening composition having a delayed and enhanced sweetness effect which comprises an intense sweetening agent such as a chlorodeoxysugar derivative and a bulking agent comprising at least about 50% maltitol. The synergistic sweetening |
| 4933189 |
Chewing gum having longer lasting sweetness |
June 12, 1990 |
| Chewing gum compositions having longer lasting sweetness including a soft PVA gum base in an amount between about 50% and about 80% by weight of the composition, a flavoring agent, an intense sweetener in an amount between about 0.30% and about 0.60% by weight of the composition, and a b |
| 4933188 |
Chewing gum compositions with improved physical stability |
June 12, 1990 |
| A sugarless, anhydrous chewing gum composition, and products made therefrom which has a firm textural integrity and a soft chew characteristic and very low-moisture content and low-moisture pick-up over time. The composition includes gum base in an amount of from 18% to about 75% by |
| 4915958 |
High-base gum composition with extended flavor release |
April 10, 1990 |
| A chewing gum composition is disclosed which exhibits extended flavor release as well as improved chewing sensation. The composition is prepared with a high base content ranging from about 50% to about 90% by weight and up to about 4% by weight of a flavor component. The composition is |
| 4853212 |
Reduced base content chewing gum compositions having anesthetic properties |
August 1, 1989 |
| This invention relates to reduced base-content chewing gum compositions containing an anesthetic active. These compositions release sufficient amounts of the anesthetic to provide an anesthetic effect in the mount and throat areas without significant bitterness or off-note taste. Hex |
| 4822597 |
Anesthetic-containing chewing gum compositions |
April 18, 1989 |
| This invention relates to chewing gum compositions containing local anesthetics. These compositions readily release the anesthetic such that it is available to anesthetize the throat and mouth areas, thereby providing relief to irritated areas. Increased availability of the anestheti |
| 4803082 |
Flavor and sweetness enhancement delivery systems and method of preparation |
February 7, 1989 |
| A free-flowing particulate delivery system for providing enhanced flavor and sweetness to comestible compositions comprising a powdered flavor composition encapsulated in a matrix comprising thaumatin, monellin, dihydrochalcones and mixtures thereof, and a hydrophobic wax or fat. The |
| 4800091 |
Chewing gum compositions having sequential acid release |
January 24, 1989 |
| A chewing gum composition having prolonged juiciness and flavor through the incorporation of a premixed blend of acids having different organic/aqueous partitioning coefficients such that they have sequential release rates during mastication. |
