Calcium phosphate complex in acid containing chewing gum
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1. A chewing gum composition comprising:
- (a) a gum base;
(b) at least one non-sugar sweetening agent;
(c) casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate in an amount of about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; and
(d) at least one food-grade acid comprising citric acid in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 2.5% by weight of the composition;
wherein said composition provides remineralization of enamel in an amount that is at least about 10% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate; and
wherein said composition provides acid resistance to teeth in an amount that is at least about 4% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to chewing gum and confectionery compositions for improving the dental health of mammals, particularly humans. In particular, the compositions may include a gum base or carrier, sweetening agents, casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and food-grade acids. The compositions may be employed to remineralize the tooth surfaces of mammals, as well as impart acid resistance thereto.
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1. A chewing gum composition comprising:
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(a) a gum base; (b) at least one non-sugar sweetening agent; (c) casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate in an amount of about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; and (d) at least one food-grade acid comprising citric acid in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 2.5% by weight of the composition; wherein said composition provides remineralization of enamel in an amount that is at least about 10% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate; and wherein said composition provides acid resistance to teeth in an amount that is at least about 4% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A method of imparting acid resistance to the tooth surface of a mammal, comprising the steps of:
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(a) applying a chewing gum product into the oral cavity of the mammal, wherein the chewing gum product comprises; (i) a gum base; (ii) at least one non-sugar sweetening agent; (iii) casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate in an amount of about 0.5% to about 1.5% by weight of the composition; and (iv) at least one food-grade acid in an amount of from about 0.5 to about 2.5% by weight of the composition; wherein said composition provides remineralization of enamel in an amount that is at least about 10% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate; and wherein said composition provides acid resistance to teeth in an amount that is at least about 4% greater than the amount provided by a sweetening agent containing chewing gum composition which comprises an equivalent amount of food-grade acid but which is free of casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate; and (b) chewing the chewing gum product for a time sufficient to impart acid resistance to the tooth surface of the mammal. - View Dependent Claims (22)
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