MINT FLAVORED CHEWING-GUM HAVING REDUCED BITTERNESS AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME

摘要

A mint flavored chewing-gum having reduced bitterness comprising a water insoluble base portion, a water soluble portion, and a mint flavor agent from which at least a portion of 1-menthol has been removed. In an embodiment, the mint flavored chewing-gum includes a cooling agent. Additionally, a method of adding mint flavor to a chewing-gum and reducing bitterness associated with such flavor is provided. The method comprises the step of removing at least a portion of 1-menthol present in the mint flavor before adding the mint flavor to other components of the chewing-gum.