Antioxidants and preservatives are used during gum base manufacturing to prevent or delay gum candy oxidation, improve gum candy stability, and prolong gum base storage life. There are many conservatives, from bamboo leaf antioxidants to benzoic and sorbic acids. These preservatives are present in almost all processed foods and are added under each country's strict guidelines and regulations.
What preservatives are used in Gum base?
Like in all processed foodstuffs, a wide variety of conservatives are used to improve the quality and stability of the final product. The well-known Antioxidant and preservatives used in gum base:
The function of adding antioxidants and preservatives during gum base manufacturing is to prevent or delay gum candy oxidation, improve gum candy stability, and prolong storage life.
If you are unsure as to what the regulations in your country are regarding the use of preservatives, feel free to contact us, and we can send you more specific information for your country or region.
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