#$%^&*AU2010257375B220140327.pdf#####ABSTRACT The present invention provides an edible composition comprising a cooked mannitol portion and an elastomeric portion, wherein the cooked mannitol portion comprises mannitol and a fat, and wherein the cooked mannitol portion and the elastomeric portion form a homogeneous mixture. In some embodiments, there is an edible composition comprising a cooked saccharide syrup and a chewing gum base, wherein the cooked saccharide syrup includes a polyol selected from the group consisting of maltitol, erythritol, isomalt or combinations thereof.