MOUTH-MOISTENING GUM COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THE SAME

摘要

A chewing gum composition is disclosed that imparts a mouth-moistening effect when orally consumed by an individual. Specifically, the chewing gum composition comprises a blend of components comprising spilanthol to reduce or eliminate the perception of mouth dryness in an individual. The chewing gum composition can further include such components as a sweetening composition, a food-grade acid composition, and a cooling agent composition.