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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2002
Christine L. Corriveau, Orland Park, IL (US);
Dianna Lynn Grasela, Aurora, IL (US);
Gwendolyn Graff, DeKalb, IL (US);
Christine L. Corriveau, Orland Park, IL (US);
Dianna Lynn Grasela, Aurora, IL (US);
Gwendolyn Graff, DeKalb, IL (US);
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
Gums and methods of producing gums are provided. The present invention includes a gum that has a coating layer composed of a bulk sweetener which has been formed by heating and/or searing the gum. The bulk sweetener on the surface of the gum becomes caramelized and subsequently cooled over time at desirable temperatures. The resultant coating layer includes a hardened and caramelized bulk sweetener that can enhance the flavor, the appearance, the mouthfeel and the overall recreational enjoyment of the gum during use.