USE OF SALT TO IMPROVE EXTRUSION ENCAPSULATION OF CHEWING GUM INGREDIENTS

摘要

2121259 9308700 PCTABS00021 An improved method of encapsulating an active ingredient for use in chewing gum involves extruding a blend of polyvinyl acetate, an active ingredient and salt. The invention also includes an encapsulated active ingredient prepared according to the improved method, and a chewing gum which contains the encapsulated active ingredient of the invention.