US4151270A
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Chewing gum composition
Assignee: WM Wrigley Jr Co
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Filing: 1977-09-26
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Granted: 1979-04-24
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Expires: 1997-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Novel chewing gum composition for use by athletes and other persons to stimulate salivation while exercising, comprising the combination of at least three per cent by weight of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids, and fructose. The organic acid and fructose combination provides a synergistic saliva stimulating effect greater than that of either ingredient alone. Sodium and potassium salts are included to help replenish those salts lost in perspiration, and high levels of dextrose or fructose provide a quick energy source and a hygroscopic agent for improved shelf life.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald L. Ream
- 👤 David M. Moore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:50
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G4/00; A23G4/06; A23G4/064
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A chewing gum composition essentially comprising gum base; a sweetener; flavoring additives; a palatable and safe amount of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids, said organic acid being capable of stimulating salivation beyond that attributable to the act of chewing food and constituting at least 3 percent by weight of the final gum composition; and fructose constituting at least 10 percent by weight of the final gum composition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A chewing gum composition essentially comprising gum base; a sweetener; flavoring additives; a palatable and safe amount of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids, said organic acid being capable of stimulating salivation beyond that attributable to the act of chewing food and constituting at least 3 percent by weight of the final gum composition; and fructose constituting at least 10 percent by weight of the final gum composition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein said fructose constitutes from 10 percent to 70 percent by weight of the final gum composition.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 wherein said sweetener is dextrose.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 including potassium salts up to about 4 percent by weight of the final gum composition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The chewing gum composition of claim 1 including sodium salts up to about 4 percent by weight of the final gum composition.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A chewing gum composition comprising on a weight basis: from about 10 percent to about 87 percent gum base; from about 0 percent to about 25 percent dextrose syrup; from about 0 percent to about 80 percent granulated dextrose; from about 0 percent to about 80 percent sucrose; from about 10 percent to about 70 percent fructose; from about 3 percent to about 10 percent of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids; from about 0 percent to about 4 percent potassium salts; from about 0 percent to about 4 percent sodium salts; and effective amounts of flavoring and softening agents.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
112 words
A chewing gum composition comprising on a weight basis: from about 10 percent to about 87 percent gum base; from about 0 percent to about 25 percent dextrose syrup; from about 0 percent to about 80 percent granulated dextrose; from about 0 percent to about 80 percent sucrose; from about 10 percent to about 70 percent fructose; from about 3 percent to about 10 percent of an organic acid selected from the group consisting of adipic, ascorbic, citric, fumaric, lactic, malic and tartaric acids; from about 0 percent to about 4 percent potassium salts; from about 0 percent to about 4 percent sodium salts; and effective amounts of flavoring and softening agents.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
A chewing gum composition comprising the following on a weight percent basis: ______________________________________
gum base 25.00 per cent
dextrose syrup 10.00 per cent
granulated dextrose 30.43 per cent
fructose 20.00 per cent
citric acid 6.00 per cent
glycerine 2.00 per cent
flavors 1.25 per cent
sodium salt 0.05 per cent
potassium salt 0.27 per cent
sucrose 5.00 per cent
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Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A chewing gum composition comprising the following on a weight percent basis: ______________________________________
gum base 25.00 per cent
dextrose syrup 10.00 per cent
granulated dextrose 30.43 per cent
fructose 20.00 per cent
citric acid 6.00 per cent
glycerine 2.00 per cent
flavors 1.25 per cent
sodium salt 0.05 per cent
potassium salt 0.27 per cent
sucrose 5.00 per cent
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