| abstract |
A chewing gum composition having a controlled sweetness comprising a chewable gum base and an effective amount of sweetener comprising sucralose. The chewing gum contains sucralose in an amount such that within the initial 2 minutes of chewing, said sucralose releases from said gum at a rate less than about 8 sucrose equivalents per minute, and at about 10 minutes of chewing, said sucralose releases from said gum at a rate greater than about 3 sucrose equivalents per minute. The chewing gum may also contain a fast release sweetener or an additional amount of sucralose treated to act as a fast release sweetener. Various methods of manufacturing the chewing gum are also provided. |