technology

Gum-base formulation

The elastomer/resin/wax/softener system — natural chicle or a formulated synthetic base — compounded to a target chew texture and active-release rate, sold by specialty suppliers as a raw-material platform to functional-gum brand owners.

Where it's used

Functional chewing gum
Caffeine-and-L-theanine nootropic gum, melatonin sleep meltaways and hydroxyapatite whitening chews turn the stick of gum into an oral-delivery platform — Neuro Gum's DTC energy/focus line, Brew Chew's plastic-free whitening chicle, and Fertin Pharma's contract-manufactured nutraceutical gum built on specialty gum-base suppliers like Cafosa.
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