Abstract: The invention relates to a comestible product comprising one or more zones, wherein galactose is the primary sweetener in at least one zone of the comestible product, and whereby the present of galactose stimulates a mouth-watering effect for at least part of the time that the comestible is in the mouth. A method of improving the mouth-watering effect of a comestible comprising incorporating galactose into the comestible is also described, as is a method of preparing the comestible comprising the incorporation of galactose. Also considered is the use of the comestible in the treatment of xerostomia.

Abstract: A liquid-filled confectionery composition (10), comprising a liquid-containing core (11, 12), an outer layer of confectionery coating (14, 15), and an intermediate protective layer (13) between the core (11, 12) and outer layer (14, 15). The liquid-containing core consists of a liquid (11) contained within a water soluble or biodegradable matrix (12). The edible water impermeable intermediate layer (13) is applied in alcohol and prevents the movement of water between the core (11, 12) and the outer layer (14, 15), thereby preventing the core (11, 12) from drying out.