Wacker, the Munich-based chemical group, has developed a new solid resin that the company says 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 new CAPIVA S is said to considerably simplify the process of manufacturing gumbase, as fewer ingredients are required during formulation. For instance, CAPIVA S renders the gumbase flexible and elastic even without additional elastomers or colophony resins (rosins). At the same time, the chewing gum is easier to remove from surfaces, while benefiting from a longer shelf life.
The new solid resin is also claimed to ensure a faster release of flavour so that fewer flavourings are needed for a full flavour and so that the gum does not become bitter even after it has been chewed for some time.
In summary, said Wacker, the new CAPIVA S can be used to produce high-quality, less sticky chewing gum faster and more efficiently.
