Abstract: A chewable pharmaceutical product comprises a matrix comprising: a binder, a bulking agent, a lubricant, a humectant, an emulsifier, and optionally a flavoring, wherein the binder comprises one or more maltitol syrups, which are present in the pharmaceutical product in an amount in the range of 60-70% by weight; and colesevelam hydrochloride.

Abstract: A chewable pharmaceutical product comprises a matrix comprising: a binder, a bulking agent, a lubricant, a humectant, an emulsifier, and optionally a flavoring, wherein the binder comprises one or more maltitol syrups, which are present in the pharmaceutical product in an amount in the range of 60-70% by weight; and colesevelam hydrochloride.

Abstract: A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release.

Abstract: A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release.

Abstract: A chewable pharmaceutical product comprises a matrix comprising: a binder, a bulking agent, a lubricant, a humectant, an emulsifier, and optionally a flavoring, wherein the binder comprises one or more maltitol syrups, which are present in the pharmaceutical product in an amount in the range of 60-70% by weight; and colesevelam hydrochloride.

Abstract: A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release.

Abstract: A method is provided of making a medicinal delivery system which satiates a craving in an individual when the medicinal delivery system is administered orally to the individual. A coating composition is applied on a saliva-soluble powder to establish a coated powder, the coating composition featuring an at least partially solubilized craving satiation medicinal compound. The coated powder is combined with an edible carrier base to establish a medicinal delivery system that rapidly releases medicine and buffer preferably followed by slower, sustained release.

Abstract: A multi-modal absorption, medicine-delivery lozenge is provided. The lozenge includes a lozenge base for oral administration into a user's mouth, a medicinal active ingredient including an antihistamine convertible between ionized and non-ionized states, and a buffer present in an effective amount for establishing a pH in the individual's mouth which is characterized by a simultaneous presence of a first pharmacologically effective dose of the non-ionized form of the medicinal active ingredient for transmucosal absorption, and a second pharmacologically effective dose of the ionized form of the medicinal active ingredient for gastro-intestinal absorption.

Abstract: The invention provides an uncooked, unspun intimately mixed confectionery composition having sufficient internal cohesively to be handled without losing its integrity as a mass, said composition being substantially free of unbound water and having substantially no phase separation of moisture, containing:(i) a saccharide based component; (ii) a hydrated hydrobinding component having a water activity substantially less than about 0.75, in combination with a humectant, and a (iii) fat component having a melting point substantially in the range of about 28 to about 45 degrees centigrade for providing a soft yet substantially unsticky chew texture for the composition.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition for instant and extended release breath freshening has a gum base, at least one wetting agent, at least one immediate release flavor ingredient, and at least on encapsulation. The encapsulations include flavor encapsulations, metallic ion encapsulations, and organic substance encapsulations.

Abstract: Disclosed is a soft, chewable dosage form, including a matrix of hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, a water soluble bulking agent, and a water insoluble bulking agent. The present invention also includes a method of preparing a soft, chewable dosage form, including the steps of mixing under high shear force, a hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, a water soluble bulking agent, and a water insoluble bulking agent until a uniformly blended matrix is obtained. Active ingredients may optionally be incorporated in the matrix.

Abstract: The present invention is a directed at a sweetening agent delivery system having prolonged sweetness release prepared by a method which comprises the steps of (A) providing the following ingredients in percentages by weight of the sweetening agent delivery system (a) a solution of a high intensity sweetening agent, wherein the sweetening agent is present in an amount from about 0.01% to about 60%, (b) polyvinyl acetate present in an amount from about 40% to about 93% and having a molecular weight in the range from about 2,000 to about 100,000, (c) a plasticizing agent present in an amount from about 0.1% to about 20%, (d) a waxy material having a melting point from about 30.degree. C. to about 120.degree. C. present in an amount from about 0.5% to about 40%, and (e) an emulsifying agent present in an amount from about 0.

Abstract: A new delivery system for zinc compounds and the process for its preparation is disclosed, which has use in a variety of products including comestibles such as chewing gum compositions, confections, pharmaceuticals, food products such as vitamin preparations, dentifrice compositions and throat lozenges. More particularly, this invention relates to a process for preparing a zinc compound delivery system comprised of a zinc core material coated with a first hydrophilic coating comprising a hydrocolloid material and a second hydrophobic coating selected from the group consisting of fats, waxes and mixtures thereof. The delivery system provides enhanced masking of the bitter flavor characteristic of zinc compounds, as well as reduced grittiness with retained stability at the elevated temperatures of product formulation.

Abstract: A stabilized dipeptide sweetening composition useful in chewing gum applications provides longer shelf life stability and improved longer lasting sweetness. A dipeptide sweetner such as appartame is encapsulated through an anhydrous process that compresses the crystals with a mixture of inert binder ingredients so as to form a solid tablet or sheet which is then ground into fine granular particles. These particles may then be coated with a hydrophobic material such as a fat or wax and then incorporated into a variety of food applications such as chewing gum. The sweetener composition is thereby protected from adverse environmental conditions such as high temperature, moisture and pH.

Abstract: A free-flowing particulate delivery system for providing enhanced flavor and sweetness to comestible compositions comprising a powdered flavor composition encapsulated in a matrix comprising an outer hydrophilic coating containing up to the solubility limit of the coating of an intense sweetener. The delivery system is particularly useful in chewing gums, confectioneries and pharmaceutical preparations as well as other food products.

Abstract: Chewing gum compositions resistant to moisture pickup and hardening and having a moisture content less than about 1.0% and preferably less than about 0.3% by weight of the final composition, including a hard or a soft gum base, flavoring agent, sweetening agent, and a hydrophobic softening agent. The present composition may be formed without cooling and does not require conditioning prior to wrapping. Prior to wrapping the gum pieces may be coated with a sweetening agent in the known manner at ambient temperatures and up to 80% relative humidity.