The invention relates to a gum base which, in comparison with known gum bases, has an improved aroma, taste and improved oxidation stability, has only low stickiness, and in addition is simple to process. It is a homogeneous composition containing 15-45% by weight of polyvinyl acetate, 10-30% by weight of vinyl laurate-vinyl acetate copolymers, 15-45% by weight of fillers, 5-30% by weight of waxes or fats, 1-10% by weight of plasticizers and 1-10% by weight of emulsifiers.