MED VATTENHALTIGT ZEIN BELAGDA SOETNINGSMEDEL OCH ANDRA INGREDIENSER FOER TUGGUMMI.

摘要

A method of making zein coated, high-potency sweeteners or other gum ingredients that does not use alcohol is disclosed. A solution of zein and water at a pH of 11.5 to 12.1 is prepared, containing 1% to 25% by weight zein. The aqueous zein solution is combined with a high-potency sweetener or other gum ingredients to form a zein-coated ingredient. The zein coated ingredient may be used to make chewing gum. Preferable coating steps include spray drying and fluid bed coating.