Encapsulated flavor with bioadhesive character in pressed mints and confections
First Claim
1. A two phase system in a single compressed confection tablet for delivering at least one active ingredient in a timed release manner through the buccal route or through releasing a first ingredient into the oral cavity, wherein said phases define separate regions within said compressed confection tablet comprising:
- (a) at least 82% by weight of a hydrophilic component comprising a flavor and a matrix selected from the group consisting of polymer systems, gums, gelatin, starches, modified starches and film forming compounds; and
(b) up to 18% by weight of a separate hydrophobic component comprising;
(i) said active ingredient;
(ii) said first ingredient;
(iii) a bioadhesive compound; and
(iv) a hydrophobic encapsulation medium, wherein said first ingredient is selected from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof.
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Abstract
A confectionery compressed tablet designed to dissolve in the oral cavity and containing a flavor ingredient intimately bound with a bioadhesive is disclosed. The flavor and bioadhesive composition provide a unique mouthfeel so that as the confection dissolves in the oral cavity, a coating of flavor adheres to the moist areas of the oral cavity. There is also provided a confectionery compressed tablet characterized by a single product body with discrete phases contained therein which act to provide timed release of at least one flavor ingredient sequentially. A flavor and bioadhesive mixture can be prepared with a hydrophilic delivery system providing rapid initial delivery of the flavor and unique mouthfeel or as a part of a hydrophobic delivery system providing extended periods of flavor delivery and unique mouthfeel. There is also provided a process for preparing confectionery compressed tablets containing the unique flavor delivery system and mouthfeel.
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24 Claims
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1. A two phase system in a single compressed confection tablet for delivering at least one active ingredient in a timed release manner through the buccal route or through releasing a first ingredient into the oral cavity, wherein said phases define separate regions within said compressed confection tablet comprising:
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(a) at least 82% by weight of a hydrophilic component comprising a flavor and a matrix selected from the group consisting of polymer systems, gums, gelatin, starches, modified starches and film forming compounds; and (b) up to 18% by weight of a separate hydrophobic component comprising; (i) said active ingredient; (ii) said first ingredient; (iii) a bioadhesive compound; and (iv) a hydrophobic encapsulation medium, wherein said first ingredient is selected from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for preparing a two phase system in a single compressed confection tablet for delivering at least one active ingredient in a time release manner through the buccal route or through releasing a first ingredient into the oral cavity, wherein said phases define separate regions within said compressed confection tablet comprising the steps of:
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(a) preparing a hydrophilic component comprising a flavor and a matrix selected from the group consisting of polymer systems, gums, gelatin, starches, modified starches and film forming compounds; (b) separately preparing a separate hydrophobic component comprising; (i) said active ingredient; (ii) said first ingredient; (iii) a bioadhesive compound; and (iv) a hydrophobic encapsulation medium, wherein said first ingredient is selected from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners and mixtures thereof; and (c) combining at least 82% by weight of said hydrophilic phase and up to 18% by weight of said hydrophobic phase to form a compressed confection tablet having separate regions for said hydrophilic phase and said hydrophobic phase.
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