Method for applying sugarless coating to chewing gum and confections
Patent 4317838 Issued on March 2, 1982. Estimated Expiration Date: 
February 23, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
February 23, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 2304246 2305960 3554767 Xylitol-coated chewing gum and method Patent #: 4127677 InventorsApplicationNo. 06/237336 filed on 02/23/1981US Classes:426/5, Packaged, structurally defined, or coated426/291, Liquid surface coating subsequent to application of particulate solid426/292, Sequentially applied particulate solid426/303, Plural distinct steps of coating426/305Including subsequent specified treatment of coatingExaminersPrimary: Hunter, JeanetteAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA23G 4/00 (20060101)A23G 3/02 (20060101) A23G 3/34 (20060101) A23G 3/20 (20060101) A23G 4/02 (20060101) A23L 1/00 (20060101) A61K 9/28 (20060101) AbstractAn improved method for applying a sugarless coating containing sorbitol to chewing gum pieces and confections by using a single coating syrup containing sorbitol and/or other non-sugar sweetener, an adhesion or binder component, such as gum arabic, a filler-anti-stick component, such as calcium carbonate, and a dispersing agent, such as titanium dioxide.Field of SearchNORMALLY NONINGESTIBLE CHEWABLE MATERIAL OR PROCESS OF PREPARATIONLow-adhesive type Packaged, structurally defined, or coated Containing addition type polymer Sugar or carbohydrate containing Liquid surface coating subsequent to application of particulate solid Sequentially applied particulate solid Embedding, rolling or tumbling of particulate solid in core Plural distinct steps of coating Including subsequent specified treatment of coating LOW CALORIE, LOW SODIUM OR HYPOALLERGIC Noncarbohydrate sweetener or composition containing same Carbohydrate containing | |
