Abstract: A sugar-free composition comprising a mixture of at least two polyols present in an amount from about 15 to 80% by weight, an emulsifier system present in an amount from about 1.0 to 30% by weight, an active agent in an amount from about 0.1 to 70% by weight and water in an amount from 0 to 15% by weight with optional components comprising colors, flavors and binders totalling 100%. Also, a method of preparing a sugar-free composition comprising the steps of mixing from about 15 to 80% by weight of at least two polyols with about 0 to 15% by weight water, heating the mixture to about 200-260° F. for about 5 to 10 minutes, cooling the mixture to about 175-240° F., adding to the mixture about 1.0 to 30% by weight an emulsifier system to form a further mixture, cooling the further mixture to about 100-110° F., and adding to the cooled further mixture about 0.1 to 70% by weight of an active ingredient to form the sugar-free composition.

Abstract: A novel process for preparing a stable solid delivery system in which the steps include: blending about 30.0 to 90.0% by weight a carbohydrate component with about 2.0 to 12.0% by weight a humectant component and remainder water in a heating vessel to form a mixture; heating the mixture to a final temperature of about 150° F. to about 300° F. to form a cooked mixture; cooling the cooked mixture while continually mixing to a temperature of about 175° F. to 250° F. to form a cooled mixture; blending about 0.5 to 30.0% by weight of an emulsifier system; maintaining a temperature of about 175° F. to 250° F. and blending said emulsifier system with the cooled mixture to form a delivery base; cooling the delivery base to a temperature below about 110° F. to form a stable solid delivery system; and mixing the stable solid delivery system with at least one active agent.