Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions comprising compounds that induce weight and fat loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the composition. The invention further relates to a food, beverage, dietary supplement, medical food, or pet food comprising compounds that induce weight loss and compounds that mask the bitter and harsh taste of the product. The invention is further related to methods of reducing or controlling weight by administering such compositions. Further provided are cosmetic sheets for topical administration of compositions for inducing weight and fat loss.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a chewing gum having a sectional motif pattern. A pattern-forming confectionery material and a chewing gum are each fed through a cylindrical passageway having an expanded intermediate portion so as to absorb the variation in the rate of feed by said expanded portion, thus enabling continuous manufacture of a chewing gum product in the shape of a bar which presents the same motif pattern in sectional area throughout its whole length.