Abstract: The present invention is a process and apparatus for making a dosage unit by direct tableting of shearlite particles. The present invention also includes the dosage unit itself. Shearlite particles, which are prepared by subjecting a feedstock material to liquiflash processing, can be directly fed from a shearlite device to a tableting apparatus without the necessity of any intermediate steps or additional ingredients to facilitate flowability or tablet formation.

Abstract: A beverage composition has a source of fiber, as well as one or more additional nutrients. The composition is in the form of a shearform matrix as a result of flash-flow processing. The beverage composition is highly storage stable.

Abstract: A recipient-dosage delivery system including shearlite particles of a bio-affecting agent for delivery to a recipient. The particles are provided in a metered dose and are packaged in a bi-functional vessel. The particles are produced under liquiflash conditions and exhibit sufficient flowability so as to allow administration of the metered dose to the recipient under the force of gravity.

Abstract: The present invention provides consumable, gummy delivery systems and methods of making the same. The gummy delivery systems include an active ingredient admixed with a glycerylated gelatin matrix prepared by heating an aqueous solution of gelatin and glycerin to a temperature and for a time sufficient to remove some of the moisture content of the initial aqueous solution. The active ingredient can be delivered from a shearform matrix carrier.

Abstract: The present invention is a new mesomorphic polycrystallite product and a process for making the same. In the present invention amorphous sugar is transformed to a mesomorphic product having polycrystallites therein by a completely anhydrous process rather than by hydrating and then dehydrating the sugar. The product of the present invention is unique in shape and size, and possesses a high degree of uniformity. The properties of the polycrystallite make it possible to replace some or all of the fat in comestibles such as frostings and fillings and to provide fondants of extraordinarily fine grain.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of entrapping an additive within carbohydrate bodies. The additive is drawn into the internal structure as a fluid during transformation of the bodies from a substantially amorphous state to a crystalline state. The present invention is also a delivery system including a carbohydrate body having an internal free volume space defined by an at least partially crystalline structure at equilibrium conditions, and an additive loaded within the carbohydrate body.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of making discrete particles by subjecting an organic feedstock to liquiflash conditions whereby the feedstock is transformed instantaneously from solid to liquiform to solid. Liquiform is a transient condition wherein the feedstock has substantially unimpeded internal flow. Shear force is imparted to the liquiform feedstock in an amount sufficient to separate tiny masses of feedstock. The tiny masses solidify as discretized particles. The present invention also includes unique products resulting from the process, e.g., a monodispersed microsphere product and coated particles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a new method of making a confectionery mass, such as a nougat, by hydrating sufficiently to form the mass without the need for cooking to drive off moisture. The present invention also includes a product prepared by positively hydrating a mixture of confectionery ingredients including a hydrobinding component and shearform product.

Abstract: The present invention is a method of making discrete particles by subjecting an organic feedstock to liquiflash conditions whereby the feedstock is transformed instantaneously from solid to liquiform to solid. Liquiform is a transient condition wherein the feedstock has substantially unimpeded internal flow. Shear force is imparted to the liquiform feedstock in an amount sufficient to separate tiny masses of feedstock. The tiny masses solidify as discretized particles. The present invention also includes unique products resulting from the process, e.g., a monodispersed microsphere product and coated particles prepared therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention is a new method of making a confectionery mass, such as a nougat, by hydrating sufficiently to form the mass without the need for cooking to drive off moisture. The present invention also includes a product prepared by positively hydrating a mixture of confectionery ingredients including a hydrobinding component and shearform product.

Abstract: The present invention is a chewing gum base composition which includes an elastomer and a resin prepared in the absence of rosin esters and terpene components which includes an elastomer component raised to a compatibilization temperature for addition of a compatibilization component. The composition includes a high melting point wax compatibilization component added under low shear mixing conditions at a temperature sufficient to masticate the elastomer for forming a substantially homogeneous mass with the resin component. The compatibilization component is capable of effectuating dissociation of the elastomer under the conditions of temperature and mixing for forming the substantially homogeneous mass. Finally, a resin component is added also under low shear mixing conditions and mildly elevated temperatures until a substantially homogenous gum base mass is formed.

Abstract: An ingestible gel confectionary delivery system which includes a pectin gel component in an amount sufficient to form a gel confectionary unit, and an edible insoluble solid in an amount sufficient to strengthen the internal pectin gel network and to bind internal moisture sufficiently to enhance mold removal capabilities. Preferably the delivery system also includes a further active ingredient such as a drug, medicament, or nutritional supplement. The product and method of the present invention also includes a composition in which the gel delivery system can be molded directly in the receptacle which is used to dispense the confectionary unit to the consumer. This significantly enhances the manufacture of product prepared in accordance with the invention.

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 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 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: The present invention is method and composition for protecting an active ingredient and providing controlled release therefor, especially in a chewing gum composition, which includes a high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate blended with a hydrophobic plasticizer which forms a film with the high molecular weight polyvinyl acetate in the absence of an added solvent therefor. The active ingredient, such as the artificial sweetener aspartame, is blended into the encapsulating composition as, for example, by melt blend which can then be cooled to a solid and ground into particulate. The encapsulated active ingredient can then be used in a composition for ingestion by a human in the form of, for example, a chewing gum with extended shelf life and highly controlled release of the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a chewing gum composition having extended sweetness release including a chewing gum base, an extended release encapsulated sweetening agent in a coating material including a hydrophobic polymer and a hydrophobic plasticizer. The chewing gum composition has sweeteness release of up to 30 minutes during mastication.

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 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 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, polyalkylenglycols 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.