| abstract |
A chewing gum product includes a center portion and a coating portion. The center portion includes a polyol component, gum base, an intense sweetener, a flavoring agent, and less than 1 % glycerin. The polyol component includes a single polyol selected from the group consisting of isomalt, maltitol, and erythritol and is essentially free from any polyols other than the single polyol. The center portion is essentially free of hydrogenated oligosaccharides. The coating portion includes the single polyol and substantially covers the center portion. The coating portion is essentially free of any polyols other than the single polyol. |