AbstractA flavored chewing gum is provided which contains awater-insoluble chalk-free gum base, a slowly or poorly extract-able or poorly water-soluble sweetener in particulate form,such as the free acid form of saccharin, and optionally, aslowly or poorly extractable or poorly water-soluble food acidin particulate form, for example, fumaric acid, dispersed inthe gum base. The particulate sweetener and food acid (wherepresent) undergo controlled release from the gum base forrelatively long periods, for example, for 30 to 60 minutes ormore, during which time the chewing gum delivers a sweet tasteunaccompanied by a metallic or bitter after-taste.
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