Abstract: The present application discloses long-lasting cooling formulations which comprise at least one cooling agent and are suitable for use in confectionery products. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the cooling agent is N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-isopropylbutamide (WS-23), (1R,2S,5R)-N-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanecarboxamide (WS-12), N-(Ethoxycarbonylmethyl)-3-p-menthanecarboxamide (WS-5), or mixtures thereof. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced cooling attributes for mints and chewing gum.

Abstract: Improved confectionery compositions having nanomaterials and methods regarding same are presented. In an embodiment, the present invention provides a confectionery composition comprising a confectionery center surrounded by a coating containing a nanomaterial such as a nanoclay, a mixture of nanoclay materials, a nanocomposite material and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method of producing a candy product includes providing a core including a first flavoring agent. The core is coated with a first layer to form a first coated product. The first layer may be a hydrophobic layer or a hydrophilic layer. The first coated product is coated with a second layer including a second flavoring agent to form an encapsulated particle. The second layer may be a hydrophobic layer or a hydrophilic layer. A plurality of the encapsulated particles is mixed with a base material to form a candy composition. The candy composition is formed into a candy product.

Abstract: A method of producing a chewing gum product includes providing a core including a first flavoring agent. The core is coated with a first layer to form a first coated product. The first layer may be a hydrophobic layer or a hydrophilic layer. The first coated product is coated with a second layer including a second flavoring agent to form an encapsulated particle. The second layer may be a hydrophobic layer or a hydrophilic layer. A plurality of the encapsulated particles is mixed with gum base to form a chewing gum composition. The chewing gum composition is formed into a chewing gum product.