Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions comprising a first source of zinc comprising zinc oxide; a second source of zinc comprising zinc citrate; a gum system comprising xanthan gum and carboxymethyl cellulose; a carrier comprising calcium carbonate (e.g., natural calcium carbonate and precipitated calcium carbonate); a natural ingredient component comprising at least one herbal extract(s) and at least one essential oil; and at least one oleoresin (e.g., ginger and/or pepper). The disclosure also contemplates methods of using the formulations described herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-water oral care compositions comprising a whitening agent and a flavor system encapsulating one or more flavor ingredients, wherein the flavor system provides improved taste to the consumer, masking the negative taste attributes of the whitening or oxidizing agents, and is also believed to be able to improve the flavor stability over the life of the product, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a natural sweetener system and oral care compositions comprising the same. In one aspect the natural sweetener system comprises a combination of a Rebaudioside A extract and enzymatically glucosylated steviol glycosides extract obtained from Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni. The natural sweetener system of the disclosure unexpectedly improves the taste of oral care compositions masking the bitterness and metallic notes of Stevia Rebaudiana Bertoni.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-water oral care compositions comprising a whitening agent and a flavor system encapsulating one or more flavor ingredients, wherein the flavor system provides improved taste to the consumer, masking the negative taste attributes of the whitening or oxidizing agents, and is also believed to be able to improve the flavor stability over the life of the product, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-water oral care compositions comprising a whitening agent and a flavor system encapsulating one or more flavor ingredients, wherein the flavor system provides improved taste to the consumer, masking the negative taste attributes of the whitening or oxidizing agents, and is also believed to be able to improve the flavor stability over the life of the product, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides low-water oral care compositions comprising a whitening agent and a flavor system encapsulating one or more flavor ingredients, wherein the flavor system provides improved taste to the consumer, masking the negative taste attributes of the whitening or oxidizing agents, and is also believed to be able to improve the flavor stability over the life of the product, and methods of using the same.

Abstract: A stabilized oral care composition comprises amino acids and traditionally incompatible flavor components. Methods of making and use are further provided.

Abstract: Described herein are oral care compositions which contain antibacterial amounts of zinc, a calcium carbonate base; a gum system; and a natural ingredient component.