Chewing Gum Yeast Analysis

The main difference that distinguishes chewing gum from other candies is the gum base used in its production. Gum base is elastic and suitable for continuous chewing. Diversification with flavor in chewing gum production also requires changes in the choice of gum base. When making the yeast composition, the degree of aroma release and retention capacity should be taken into consideration.

Natural gum properties;
- It grows in tropical countries.
- Agricultural product It is harvested as.
- Most of it consists of an elastomeric part known as gutta (Cis or trans-1-4 polyisoprene) and is very variable with natural rubber. It is obtained from natural resins and other different gum base raw materials.
- It is hydrophilic.

Positive In addition to their properties, factors such as supply problems, quality inconsistency and cost have increased the tendency towards synthetic raw materials.

Gum base raw materials:
- Synthetic Rubbers
- Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR)
- Butyl Rubber (Isobutylene-Isoprene Copolymer, PIIB)
- Poly Isobutylene Rubber (PIB)
- Resins
- Resin Acids
- Terpene Resins
- Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA)
- Texturizers and Fillers
- Waxes
- Emulsifiers
- Softeners
- Antioxidants

Analysis Performed on Chewing Gum Yeast
- Sensory Panel Testing
- Softening Point
- Viscosity Determination
- Raw Material Variables Effects of Chewing Gum on Chewing Hardness