The invention relates to a chewing gum composition with high pH-release� the chewing gum composition comprising an insoluble gum base matrix and a soluble bulk portion� wherein the gum base matrix and the bulk portion is mixed and extruded to form a final chewing gum core� and wherein the gum base matrix is buffered before mixing with the bulk portion. Furthermore� the invention relates to a method of producing a chewing gum core� wherein a gum base matrix and a bulk portion is mixed and extruded to form a final chewing gum core.........