Extra gum is made through a process of melting and mixing various ingredients.
Here's a breakdown of the process:
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Melting and Purifying the Gum Base: The process begins with melting and purifying the gum base, the non-nutritive, insoluble, plastic-like substance that provides the chewiness.
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Mixing the Ingredients: The melted gum base is then transferred to a large mixer, capable of holding up to one tonne of ingredients.
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Adding Sweeteners and Flavors: Sweeteners and flavors are carefully added to the melted base at precise moments and in specific quantities.
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Slow Mixing: The mixture is slowly mixed to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.
In summary, Extra gum production involves melting the gum base, adding sweeteners and flavors in precise amounts, and then thoroughly mixing the ingredients.
