| abstract |
Improved chewing gum formulations and bases, as well as methods of producing chewing gum and bases are provided. The chewing gum includes medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). The MCTs can be used in the base and/or gum as a plasticizer, softener, and emulsifier. In an embodiment, MCTs are added to sucrose-type gum formulations replacing a small or large quantity of other fats, oils, and emulsifiers. A variety of base and chewing gum formulations including MCTs can be created and/or utilized pursuant to the present invention. |