| abstract |
A single step process for preparation of chewing gum is disclosed wherein all materials comprising gum base materials including natural resin, vinyl acetate resin, polyisobutylene, ester gum, emulsifier, filler and others on one hand, as well as chewing gum additives including sucrose, glucose, starch hydrolysate, artificial sweetener, flavor, colorant and others on the other hand were charged into a single apparatus and kneaded simultaneously in a single step. As the kneading apparatus, and intensive mixer, a Banbury mixer or a pressure type kneader may be employed. |