abstract |
A chewing gum base comprising: (a) an elastomer; (b) a natural softener selected from plant sterols, plant sterol esters, lanolin, NF cholesterol, damar resin, copal resin, sandarac resin, mastic resin, mastic powder, ursolic acid, lycopene, and squalene; and (c) a filler comprising at least one natural component, wherein said natural component comprises at least one cellulose fiber. |