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Article: New gum technology opens doors: while recently developed deposited and compressed gum technology spurs new product concepts, R & D continues to focus on functional, nutraceutical and medicated ingredients.(INGREDIENT OUTLOOK)
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- Candy Business
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- July 1, 2005
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS in gum base technology are delivering increased offerings of new flavor, shape and gum combinations, and opening possibilities for gum makers to explore and define a new range of confectionery products and brand extensions. However, gum base manufacturers say the thrust of R & D efforts is on functional ingredients.
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Compressed powder gums, in development for at least 15 years, will continue to allow new products to come to market that demonstrate increased flavor intensity and diversity. They also provide a delivery vehicle for functional ingredients, now an established trend in oral care. New deposited gum ...