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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2002
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Joo H. Song, Chicago, IL (US);
Donald J. Townsend, Moores Hill, IN (US);
James R. Maxwell, Chicago, IL (US);
Assignee:
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23G 3/30 ; A23L 1/21 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A23G 3/30 ; A23L 1/21 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving the flavor duration in chewing gum. In a preferred form, the present invention provides matrix compositions comprising a hydroxypropylcellulose cross-linked with a multi-functional carboxylate to yield a matrix having a lower water solubility than the original cellulosic material. This matrix may be ground up, have a flavor incorporated therein and used in gum compositions in which it facilitates a prolonged release of the flavoring.