System for continuously producing gum with improved texture and flavor release

An improved process for continuously producing chewing gum products. A continuous extrusion machine is utilized preferably with a rotating twin-screw mixing mechanism. The timing and location of entry and the apportioned amounts of the flavor and sugar ingredients are adjusted according to preestabl...

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Hauptverfasser: DUGGAN JAMES, WARRINGTON RICHARD MARK, POLAK WILLIAM M, BARRERA GEORGE ALBERT, BUNKERS JOSEPH M, JANI BHARAT
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:An improved process for continuously producing chewing gum products. A continuous extrusion machine is utilized preferably with a rotating twin-screw mixing mechanism. The timing and location of entry and the apportioned amounts of the flavor and sugar ingredients are adjusted according to preestablished data in order to provide a product with desired flavor and texture profiles. The temperature and pressure of the product are also kept within prespecified ranges.