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...