Abstract: Masking compositions are provided comprising at least one unpleasant tasting amino acid other than arginine, protein hydrolysate and/or protein component wherein the taste Of the unpleasant tasting component is masked with the addition of sucralose to provide organoleptically acceptable compositions. Masking compositions in accordance with the invention may then be incorporated in beverages, foods, bars, or candies to provide nutrient products.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating gastric reflux or the pain associated therewith comprising orally administering therapeutically effective amounts of certain amino acids in a pharmaceutically acceptable composition are described herein.