Abstract: Systems and computer-implemented methods of generating a model and using the model for determining synergy between a plurality of compounds in a mixture for applying to a human taste receptor are disclosed herein. The plurality of compounds in the mixture may be sweet-tasting compounds. The model may be generated based on a function, where the sigmoid function is approximated to a set of experimental data, and where the experimental data maps a combination of concentrations of compounds to a measured response of the taste receptor. Once generated, the model may then be used to determine synergy among the plurality of compounds.

Abstract: Low cariogenic and low-laxation chewy confections comprising a non-cariogenic sweetener comprising erythritol and a doctoring agent comprising at least one of sucromalt, linear inulin, branched inulin, brown rice syrup, indigestible dextrin, polydextrose, isomaltooligosaccharide, and soluble corn fiber are provided. Methods for preparing low cariogenic and low-laxation chewy confections are also provided.

Abstract: Low cariogenic and low-laxation chewy confections comprising a non-cariogenic sweetener comprising erythritol and a doctoring agent comprising at least one of sucromalt, linear inulin, branched inulin, brown rice syrup, indigestible dextrin, polydextrose, isomaltooligosaccharide, and soluble corn fiber are provided. Methods for preparing low cariogenic and low-laxation chewy confections are also provided.