Easier gum base production
Wacker, the German based chemical group, has developed a new solid resin that increases the efficiency of gumbase manufacturing. Gumbase is the water insoluble constituent of chewing gum, and acts as a carrier for sugar, sweeteners and flavourings.
The production of chewing gum is usually a complex process that is performed in several stages and uses a number of different ingredients. In some cases, the ingredients require intensive preparation and processing. The new resin greatly facilitates the production process, since fewer time consuming steps and also fewer ingredients are necessary.
With Capiva S, it is possible to produce not only normal chewing gum, but also bubble gum. The required elasticity is achieved without additional elastomers and rosins.
Added flavours are released faster, which reduces the overall quantity of valuable flavourings necessary for a full flavour. On top of this, the resin is tasteless. Even after lengthy chewing, there’s no bitterness.
At the same time, the chewing gum is easier to remove from surfaces, while benefiting from a longer shelf life.
The resin is suitable for conventional manufacturing processes and equipment. The product has already been approved in Europe and China, and approval applications are being submitted in several other countries and regions, including the US and South America. Additionally, Wacker has filed patents relating both to the manufacturing process for the new solid resin and to its application in chewing gum.
