| abstract |
There is disclosed a peppermint oil favloured chewing gum or confectionery composition, which comprises: a base support medium and, incorporated within the base support medium, in the range from 0.01 % to 5.0% by weight of the final composition, of a reduced-menthofuran-content peppermint oil having a menthofuran content of below 2.0%, preferably in the range from 0.8% to 2%, more preferably 0.8% to 1.4%, by weight based on the weight of reduced-menthofuran-content peppermint oil. Processes for the preparation of the flavoured chewing gum and confectionery are also disclosed. The peppermint oil of the present invention demonstrates a significant increase in resistance to the formation of «off-note» characteristics. |