Gum based chewing product and process for preparing the same

Abstract

A gum based chewing product, particularly a chewing / bubble gum, contains a synthetic or natural betel nut source, an alkaloid-like composition such as nicotine or other such alkaloids like caffeine, theine etc. from natural or synthetic origin for its source. The product preferably has taste enhancers like lime and / or catechu. A process for preparing the gum based chewing product. The product has improved high smoothness, less saliva generation, excellent overall taste and chewing properties. The gum pieces deliver 1 to 12.6 mg of nicotine per piece.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to Indian Application No. 543 / CAL / 02, filed Sep. 17, 2002, entitled "Gum Based Chewing Product," which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] The present invention relates to a gum based product and a process for manufacturing the same. More particularly the invention relates to a gum based product with a synthetic or natural betel nut source, especially a chewing / bubble gum containing an alkaloid-like composition, such as nicotine or other such alkaloids like caffeine, theine etc. from natural or synthetic origin for its source, with or without taste enhancers and a process for preparing the same.

[0003] Tobacco flavored chewing gum or chewing gum containing tobacco, which simulates chewing tobacco are known in the art and have been described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,877,468; 5,488,976; 4,317,837; 4,802,498; 4,093,752; 3,845,217; 865,026 and 904,521.

[0004] This tobacco-flavored chewing gum is usually recommended for smokers as a...

Examples

example 2

[0113] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0114] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0115] Gum base 32.5% by weight

[0116] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.0% by weight

[0117] Dough forming medium (Maltitol syrup) 6.5% by weight

[0118] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0119] Filler (powdered D-Sorbitol) 50.8% by weight

[0120] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 5.0% by weight

[0121] Peppermint 1.0% by weight and / or any other flavoring agents and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0122] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0123] To prepare the chewing of this composition the following process is followed:

[0124] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler and betel nut powder;

[0125] ii) heating the above mixture at 55.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0126] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described above to the dough and reheating the dough for uniform mixing of the nicotine source in the dough;

[0127] ...

example 3

[0130] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0131] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0132] Gum base 34% by weight

[0133] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.5% by weight

[0134] Dough forming medium (maltitol syrup) 15.0% by weight

[0135] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0136] Filler (powdered D-Sorbitol) 35% by weight

[0137] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 5% by weight

[0138] Sweetening agent (Mannitol or any other material providing required sweetness) 5.55% by weight

[0139] Peppermint 0.75% by weight and / or other flavoring and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0140] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0141] To prepare the chewing of this composition the following process is followed:

[0142] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler, betel nut powder and sweetening agent;

[0143] ii) heating the above mixture at 55.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0144] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described a...

example 4

[0148] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0149] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0150] Gum base 25.1% by weight

[0151] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.0% by weight

[0152] Dough forming medium (liquid glucose) 20.8% by weight

[0153] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0154] Filler (powdered sugar) 45.0% by weight

[0155] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 4.4% by weight

[0156] Peppermint 0.5% by weight. and / or any other flavoring agents and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0157] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0158] To prepare the chewing gum of this composition the following process is followed:

[0159] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler, betel nut powder;

[0160] ii) heating the above mixture at 50.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0161] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described above to the dough and reheating the dough for uniform mixing of the nicotine source in the dough;

[0162] iv...

[0001] This application claims priority to Indian Application No. 543 / CAL / 02, filed Sep. 17, 2002, entitled "Gum Based Chewing Product," which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0002] The present invention relates to a gum based product and a process for manufacturing the same. More particularly the invention relates to a gum based product with a synthetic or natural betel nut source, especially a chewing / bubble gum containing an alkaloid-like composition, such as nicotine or other such alkaloids like caffeine, theine etc. from natural or synthetic origin for its source, with or without taste enhancers and a process for preparing the same.

[0003] Tobacco flavored chewing gum or chewing gum containing tobacco, which simulates chewing tobacco are known in the art and have been described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,877,468; 5,488,976; 4,317,837; 4,802,498; 4,093,752; 3,845,217; 865,026 and 904,521.

[0004] This tobacco-flavored chewing gum is usually recommended for smokers as a...

Examples

example 2

[0113] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0114] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0115] Gum base 32.5% by weight

[0116] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.0% by weight

[0117] Dough forming medium (Maltitol syrup) 6.5% by weight

[0118] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0119] Filler (powdered D-Sorbitol) 50.8% by weight

[0120] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 5.0% by weight

[0121] Peppermint 1.0% by weight and / or any other flavoring agents and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0122] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0123] To prepare the chewing of this composition the following process is followed:

[0124] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler and betel nut powder;

[0125] ii) heating the above mixture at 55.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0126] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described above to the dough and reheating the dough for uniform mixing of the nicotine source in the dough;

[0127] ...

example 3

[0130] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0131] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0132] Gum base 34% by weight

[0133] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.5% by weight

[0134] Dough forming medium (maltitol syrup) 15.0% by weight

[0135] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0136] Filler (powdered D-Sorbitol) 35% by weight

[0137] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 5% by weight

[0138] Sweetening agent (Mannitol or any other material providing required sweetness) 5.55% by weight

[0139] Peppermint 0.75% by weight and / or other flavoring and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0140] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0141] To prepare the chewing of this composition the following process is followed:

[0142] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler, betel nut powder and sweetening agent;

[0143] ii) heating the above mixture at 55.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0144] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described a...

example 4

[0148] Composition of Chewing Gum:

[0149] The composition of chewing gum is as follows:

[0150] Gum base 25.1% by weight

[0151] Plasticizer (propylene glycol or glycerin) 1.0% by weight

[0152] Dough forming medium (liquid glucose) 20.8% by weight

[0153] Nicotine source 3.2% by weight

[0154] Filler (powdered sugar) 45.0% by weight

[0155] Betel nut powder (45 .mu.m to 710 .mu.m) 4.4% by weight

[0156] Peppermint 0.5% by weight. and / or any other flavoring agents and mixing the composition thoroughly.

[0157] Preparation of Chewing Gum:

[0158] To prepare the chewing gum of this composition the following process is followed:

[0159] i) mixing chewing gum base, plasticizer, dough forming medium, a portion of filler, betel nut powder;

[0160] ii) heating the above mixture at 50.degree. C. to soften the gum base to form a dough;

[0161] iii) adding the nicotine source prepared by the method as described above to the dough and reheating the dough for uniform mixing of the nicotine source in the dough;

[0162] iv...