date:Jun 18, 2013
, mannitol and xylitol are often used in place of sugar in chewing gum compositions. Wrigley said sorbitol often is used due to availability and cost, while maltitol is used because of its similarity to sucrose in sweetness and solubility. The company cited gastrointestinal disturbances as a disadvantage of using polyols.
Considering the disadvantages associated with both sugar and sugar-free sweet bulking agents, there is a need for a sweet bulking agent suitable for use in chewing gum composi