Abstract:
A method for administering daily micronutrient requirements (DMRs) comprising vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids targeted to reduce appetite and/or the risks associated with aging. The DMRs are administered to individuals via food products. In an embodiment of the present invention, the DMRs are offered in the form of a health bar. The DMRs may be incorporated into other forms without departing from the scope of the present invention. By way of illustration and not as a limitation, the constituents may be incorporated into a fruit or yogurt "smoothie," a frozen desert such as an ice cream or sorbet, and a beverage.
Abstract:
This invention provides edible compositions comprising pharmaceutically or nutraceutically active agents in particulate form homogeneously dispersed in a fat matrix, such as chocolate or chocolate compound coating.
Abstract:
Disclosed are sweets comprising an inner core (a) (filling) surrounded by a transparent or translucent outer layer (b), (a) and (b) being differently flavoured and coloured from one another, characterised in that (a) contains an opacifying agent and core (a) and/or layer (b) contain at least one flavour enhancer.
Abstract:
Oral gel delivery systems for antacids are provided comprising an ingestible matrix within which one or more antacid is substancially uniformaly and completely dispersed. The delivery systems may optionally include one or more other functional ingredients, for example, functional ingredients that complement or enhance the function of antacids within the body.
Abstract:
A protein enhanced, low carbohydrate cream is described, wherein the cream includes up to about 50% by weight at least one sugar substitute, up to about 40% by weight protein material, and up to about 45% by weight fat material (Figure 1).
Abstract:
A protein enhanced, low carbohydrate cream is described, wherein the cream includes up to about 50% by weight at least one sugar substitute, up to about 40% by weight protein material, and up to about 45% by weight fat material.
Abstract:
Various embodiments of snacks of orally soluble edible films are disclosed. The snacks may include one or more layers of film that is orally soluble and disintegrates quickly upon placement in a human mouth without leaving substantial residue that can be felt by the human tongue or which needs to be swallowed or ejected from the mouth.
Abstract:
A composition and method for treating bacterial dental caries by the use of an effective amount of at least one lytic specific for the bacteria causing dental caries. The lytic enzyme is genetically coded for by a bacteriophage which may be specific for said bacteria. The enzyme may be at least one lytic protein or peptides in a natural or modified form.
Abstract:
Oral products containing salicylaldehyde for oral cleansing, breath freshening and anti-microbial benefits. The oral products of this invention are dentifrices, chewing gums, confections, mouthwashes, mouth sprays and edible thin film products. In effective amounts, salicylaldehyde is delivered in an oral product for convenient oral cleansing and breath freshening benefits.
Abstract:
The invention provides a novel functional confectionery or confunctionery composition in a sealed pack, which may be stimulation sweets and in the form of solid compacts, or the like, preferably bilayered, for dissolution in the mouth for extended supply of energy and stimulant from external and endogenous sources, comprising (a) at least one sugar selected from the group consisting of mono, di and polysaccharides or preferably combinations thereof with trehalose, (b) at least one stimulant in a therapeutic amount or in combination with biologically active compound/ s, (c) a plurality of solid compacts, (d) each compact comprising a sub therapeutic unit dose of the said stimulant. Furthermore, there may be fewer undesirable properties normally associated with stimulation compositions consumed in a single shot in water.