| abstract |
The invention relates to a particulate material for controlled release of active ingredients, the particulate material comprising a combination of one or more active ingredients, including nicotine, and an inorganic mineral filler, wherein the active ingredient is reversibly absorbed into and/or adsorbed onto the inorganic mineral filler, and wherein the BET specific surface area of the inorganic mineral filler is above 15 m 2 /g, the BET specific surface area measured in accordance with ISO 9277. Further the invention relates to a chewing gum where the particulate material comprises a combination of one or more active ingredients, such as nicotine or a flavoring agent, and an inorganic mineral filler. Finally, the invention relates to a method of producing the chewing gum. The invention is particularly advantageous for controlled release of active ingredients. |