Abstract: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the composition reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.

Abstract: A stable delivery system comprising a dipeptide or amino acid sweetener or flavor or mixture thereof encapsulated in a mixture of fat and high melting point (106.degree.) polyethylene wax.

Abstract: A gum composition is disclosed which has a substantially uniform soft chew from the initial chew, through the intermediate chew and on through the final chew. The gum composition can be a sugar or sugarless chewing gum composition or bubble gum composition. The gum compositions comprise a gum base, at least one sweetener, an acetylated monoglyceride, glycerin, and optionally, at least one gum additive of a type conventionally found in gum.

Abstract: The flavor of chewing gum and confectionery compositions is improved by incorporating into the composition a natural soy flavor enhancer selected from the group consisting of natural soy extract, soy sauce, soy powder, and mixtures thereof in amounts which reduce the bitter or harsh flavor notes perceived after substantial chewing, without imparting the salty taste associated with soy derivatives.

Abstract: A method of preparing a delivery system wherein in the core material is a sweetener, flavoring or the like and is protected by a matrix coating which process comprises:(A) forming an agglomerate of the core material in a hydrophobic matrix coating comprising the steps of melting the hydrophobic coating and dispersing the core material uniformly therein; feeding the dispersion into a heat controlled high pressure spray nozzle; atomizing the dispersion under controlled pressure to maintain the particle size between about 200 to about 30 mesh; collecting the congealed, dry spherical-like particles; and(B) coating the agglomerated particles by conducting the particles through a stream of air passing through a zone of atomized droplets of a second hydrophobic material.

Abstract: A chewable tooth cleaning composition which removes dental plaque from the chewing surfaces of the teeth has incorporated into a chewing gum formulation about 20% to about 40% by weight, based on the weight of the total composition, of a calcium carbonate abrasive having a specific particle size distribution.

Abstract: This invention relates to chewing gum compositions containing local anesthetics. These compositions readily release the anesthetic such that it is available to anesthetize the throat and mouth areas, thereby providing relief to irritated areas. Increased availability of the anesthetic is possible by the formation of a sweetener/anesthetic premix. The preferred anesthetic is hexylresourcinol.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having prolonged sweetness duration through the incorporation of a delivery system comprising a high intensity sweetener encapsulated in a low molecular weight polyvinyl acetate material and an emulsifier.

Abstract: Apparatus for measuring the hardness of capsule plugs, granules and pellets, in which a power stand (11) has a base (12) and gear motor (15) for driving a replaceable probe (25) toward a test subject supported on the base. A test subject holder (27) is placed on the base for holding the test subject, and comprises spaced apart first and second support plates (28, 30) fixed relative to one another with a third support plate (29) movable therebetween to define a space variable between zero and a predetermined maximum. Accordingly, a test subject may be held on the support for testing in a selected one of a variety of modes, including crushing, bending and cutting, depending on the spacing of the plates and the probe selected.

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 free-flowing particulate delivery system for providing enhanced flavor and sweetness to comestible compositions comprising a powdered flavor composition encapsulated in a matrix comprising thaumatin, monellin, dihydrochalcones and mixtures thereof, and a hydrophobic wax or fat. The delivery system is particularly useful in chewing gums, confectioneries and pharmaceutical preparations as well as other food products.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition having prolonged juiciness and flavor through the incorporation of a premixed blend of acids having different organic/aqueous partitioning coefficients such that they have sequential release rates 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: The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount. Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the compositions reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for coating comestibles such as chewing gum and candy with sugarless and sugar coatings from aqueous syrups containing a sweetener, gum arabic and a calcium salt, preferably calcium chloride, which coatings are smooth and non-flaky and crunchy when chewed.

Abstract: A process and composition for inhibiting surfactant irritation and insult comprising an aqueous solution of a surfactant and an effective amount of an irritation inhibitor selected from the group consisting of lecithin, sodium cetearyl sulfate, an amino acid, cocamine compounds, amine oxides, glyceryl monoesters, ethoxylated monocarboxylic acids, ethoxylated hydroxyl compounds and mixtures thereof.

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: 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: A tableted chewing gum composition having a moisture content of about 2 to about 8% by weight comprising a blended mixture of chewing gum granules comprising gum base, a grinding aid, a sweetening agent and a modified maltodextrin compression aid, wherein said grinding aid is selected from the group consisting of alkali metal and alkaline earth metal phosphates, maltodextrins and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A cleaning composition is disclosed that is particularly suited for compaction into tablet form, and comprises a phosphate salt, an improved perborate salt mixture wherein the improvement comprises a combination of anhydrous perborate and monohydrate perborate in the amount of about 50% to about 70% by weight of the total cleansing composition, wherein the combination includes at least 20% by weight of the total cleansing composition of anhydrous perborate, said combination having a portion present in a compacted granulated mixture with from about 0.01% to about 0.70% by weight of said combination of a polymeric .[.fluocarbon.]. .Iadd.fluorocarbon, .Iaddend.