Abstract: A xylitol coated comestible is disclosed. The coated comestible comprises an edible core and a xylitol coating thereon, said coating comprising about 40 to about 70 wt % xylitol, based on the weight of the coating, at least one film-forming agent, at least one binder, at least one filler, and, optionally, at least one plasticizer.A process of producing a sugarless coated or a sugar coated comestible is also disclosed. The process comprises applying to an edible core at least three coating solutions to coat the edible core, wherein each solution comprises a sweetener, at least one film-forming agent, at least one binder, optionally at least one filler, and optionally at least one plasticizer. In the process, after each coating solution is applied by spraying the solution onto the cores, the solution so applied is dried, whereby, upon application of all the solutions, a final coated product having a smooth, hard, and crunchy coating is produced.

Abstract: The present invention comprises the encapsulation of a sweetening agent in a coating material including a hydrophobic polymer and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The encapsulated sweetening agent is protected from deterioration due to moisture and provides controlled release of sweetener in products intended to be chewed during consumption.

Abstract: Essentially pure polyalcohol aluminum complexes useful as antacids are prepared by first reacting a polyalcohol with an aluminum alkoxide under anhydrous conditions to form an intermediate and further reacting the intermediate with water.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical composition of matter for use in the treatment of sinus, allergy, and cold symptoms, which comprises an effective amount of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of phenindamine entrapped in a leachable non-toxic wax matrix in combination with at least one analgesic, decongestant, antitussive, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The present inventive compositions concern a stable delivery system capable of effecting a controlled release of core material comprising:(A) at least one natural or artificial core material selected from the group consisting of amino acid based sweeteners, dipeptide sweeteners, glycyrrhizin, saccharin and its salts, acesulfame salts, cyclamates, steviosides, talin, dihyrochalcone compounds, drugs, medicaments, flavoring agents and mixtures thereof; and(B) a hydrophobic matrix consisting essentially of(i) lecithin; and(ii) an edible material having a melting point in the range of about 25.degree. C. to about 100.degree. C. selected from the group consisting of (a) fatty acids having an iodine value of about 1 to about 10, (b) natural waxes, (c) synthetic waxes and (d) mixtures thereof; and(iii) at least one glyceride.

Abstract: A drug delivery system comprising a core material comprising a drug, and a hydrophobic matrix coating the core. The coating delays hydration of the drug and masks the taste of the drug. The coating comprises an emulsifier, an edible fatty acid or wax and a glyceride. The delivery system can be incorporated into various food products, pharmaceutical preparations and proprietary products.

Abstract: A procedure for preparing a palatable aerosol foam of unpleasant edible oil containing up to 80% oil is disclosed. This has been achieved by incorporating an inorganic complexing agent, water, a sweetening agent, a sensory masking agent and a propellant present in an amount sufficient by itself to function as the whipping agent and propellant into the oil to form a pleasant tasting suspension without an oily mouthfeel, unpalatable taste and unpleasant odor. Each teaspoon of aerosol foam will contain from about 2 to 4 grams of oil.

Abstract: A chewable delivery system for actives comprising:(a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lengths of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100.degree. C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and(b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant material selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C.sub.2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for testing hermetic seal integrity of sealed packages and containers, are provided. The method includes placing a sealed test package having at least one semi-flexible surface, within a test chamber. The pressure within the test chamber is changed from a first value to a second value, over the time interval of a test cycle. During the time interval of the test cycle, both the pressure within the test chamber and the displacement of the semi-flexible surface of the test package are continuously measured, and produced therefrom, are a first analog data signal proportional to the pressure within the test chamber, and a second analog data signal proportional to the displacement of the semi-flexible surface of the test package. During the time interval of the test cycle, the first analog data signal is converted into a first discrete data sequence, and the second analog data signal is converted into a second discrete data sequence.

Abstract: Essentially pure acid hydroxyl ligand aluminum complexes useful as antacids are prepared by first reacting an acid hydroxyl ligand with an aluminum alkoxide under anhydrous conditions to form an intermediate and further reacting the intermediate with water, these complexes are useful as antacids and as such in the treatment of hyperacidity.

Abstract: A highly palatable low calorie chewing gum composition with enhanced mouth-feel and improved chew having from about 5 to about 10% polysaccharide, a high amount of non-SBR/PVA gum base and a sweetener.

Abstract: Essentially pure acidic amine ligand aluminum complexes useful as antacids are prepared by first reacting an acidic amine ligand with an aluminum alkoxide under anhydrous conditions to form an intermediate and further reacting the intermediate with water, these complexes are useful as antacids and as such in the treatment of hyperacidity.

Abstract: The aluminum salt of saccharin and a method for its preparation are disclosed. Chewing gum compositions comprising the novel salt are prepared.

Abstract: A medicament adsorbate and process for making same. The medicament adsorbate comprises a complex magnesium aluminum silicate having sorbed therein an edible wax and a medicament drug.

Abstract: A chewing gum candy confection product prepared by mixing a melted chewing gum base with a cooked hard candy sorbitol syrup at a temperature which renders the gum base and the cooked candy syrup miscible under mild blending conditions to form a substantially single phase continuous plastic chewing gum candy mass. The mass is mildly blended under controlled cooling so that substantially no air is introduced into the mixture. Additives such as flavoring, coloring and bio-effecting agents are optionally incorporated under continued mild blending conditions. Finally, the product is cooled to a hard candy matrix containing chewing gum therein, such matrix suitable for scoring and cutting and for grinding into a particulate and/or a powder.

Abstract: Moist chewing gum composition comprising gum base, solid sweetener and liquid sweetener, about 10 to about 35% sucrose fondant and about 0.05 and 1.5 D.C.L. units sucrose inverting enzyme dissolved in a mobile carrier per 100 g of the composition. The composition has an initially firm texture convenient for processing and packaging, and develops and retains a soft moist texture as a result of inversion of sucrose dissolved in the liquid phase of the fondant to produce the humectant sugars glucose and fructose.

Abstract: A process for preparing a medicament adsorbate by sorbing a medicament drug onto a swollen hydrated complex magnesium aluminum silicate and drying the swollen mass to a final solvent content of up to about 20% by weight of the medicament adsorbate.

Abstract: A medicament adsorbate and process for making same. The medicament adsorbate comprises a complex magnesium aluminum, silicate having sorbed therein a medicament drug and a surfactant.

Abstract: A sugarless, soft chewable aerated nougat-type confection having acceptable cold flow and good mouthfeel comprising a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate together with water soluble and water non-soluble cellulosics and a method for producing same.

Abstract: A medicament adsorbate and process for making same. The medicament adsorbate comprises a complex magnesium aluminum silicate having sorbed therein a medicament drug. The complex magnesium aluminum silicate has the following typical chemical analysis:______________________________________ Ratio to Percent by Weight Aluminum Oxide ______________________________________ Silicon dioxide 56 to 59 14.0 to 29.5 Magnesium oxide 21 to 24 5.2 to 12.0 Aluminum oxide 2.0 to 4.0 1 Ferric oxide 0.4 to 0.6 Calcium oxide 1.1 to 1.5 Sodium oxide 2.5 to 3.5 Potassium oxide 0.5 to 1.0 Ignition Loss 5.5 to 12.