Syrups containing sorbitol, a plasticizing agent and hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate, and their use in chewing gum and other confectionaries

摘要

A chewing gum including non-crystalline sorbitol and method of making the same is provided. The chewing gum composition comprises a sugarless syrup made from aqueous sorbitol, a plasticizing agent selected from the group consisting of glycerin, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof, and a hydrogenated starch hydrolyzate syrup. Other confectionaries can be made from the same sugarless syrup.