A bulk material suitable for use in a chewing gum contains at least about 40 wt.% dry basis sorbitol at least about 7 wt.% dry basis other than sorbitol and no more than about 10 wt.% water wherein the bulk material 5 is amorphous and remains amorphous with shear. A chewing gum comprising: a) a gum base b) a flavor and c) a bulk material contains at least 40 wt.% dry basis sorbitol at least 7 wt.% dry basis polyol other than sorbitol and no more than 10 wt.% water.
