Improved high intensity sweetener ingredient

摘要

An improved high intensity sweetener ingredient is provided which utilizes aspartame having a specific dual morphology as the active ingredient. The aspartame having dual morphology is combined with an encapsulating and/or agglomerating agent to form a high intensity sweetener ingredient having slower release characteristics and longer shelf life than conventional coated aspartame. A method for preparing the improved high intensity sweetener ingredient is also provided. An improved chewing gum composition, and a method for preparing the improved chewing gum composition, are also provided.