The present invention relates to effect pigments which are based on flake-form substrates having a circular form factor of 1.2-2 and are coated with at least one high-refractive-index layer, and to the use thereof, inter alia in paints, coatings, printing inks, plastics and in cosmetic formulations.

The present invention defines a process for forming a chewable oral dosage form, such as a gum having a pleasant flavor and texture. In particular, the invention includes a process of forming an oral dosage form, comprising: a first step of hydrating a gelling agent of agar-agar and locust bean gum; a second step of mixing in components of the agar matrix; a third step of mixing in an active ingredient; a fourth step of cooking the mixture; a fifth step of flavoring; a sixth step of moulding and gelling; and a seventh step of demoulding, degreasing and drying. The oral dosage form according to the invention also comprises an agar-agar matrix combined with gums, such as locust bean gum, and/or sugar; glycerol; inulin; flavoring agents; citric acid; a coating; and water, to complete the composition, which includes active ingredients.

An edible caramel color composition and method of making the same are disclosed. The method of making an edible caramel color composition includes the step of heating a reaction mixture to form a caramel color composition, wherein the reaction mixture contains: a carbohydrate, and a sulfite compound, in the absence of a caustic compound and in the absence of an ammonium compound.

The present invention discloses a non-acidic-candy based composition for arresting or reversing dental caries by transforming the oral cavity from an acidic, bacteria-filled environment to an environment more conducive to remineralization by quickly neutralizing the acids recreated by ingestion of acidic compounds or by cariogenic bacteria while supplying necessary ions for tooth remineralization. This improves oral health, prevents pain and suffering, and serves as a conduit to deliver additional therapeutic agents. The composition comprises any combination of a calcium-based compound, a bicarbonate compound, a fluoride compound, an active ingredient, a therapeutic agent based on need, a non-cariogenic sweetener, a hydrating agent, at least one additive, and water. The composition is a candy that has a non-acidic-based composition which neutralizes acids while delivering necessary ions in a pH optimized environment to create the best possible conditions needed to arrest and/or reverse disease processes in the oral cavity and beyond.

A gummy composition including a set emulsification of an oil phase in a water phase, wherein the water phase comprises a structurant, and wherein the gummy composition has a hardness of 150 gForce or greater and a water activity below 0.73. A method including administering a gummy composition including a set emulsification of an oil phase in a water phase and the gummy composition includes a hardness of 150 gForce or greater and a water activity below 0.73.

An edible caramel color composition and method of making the same are disclosed. The method of making an edible caramel color composition includes the step of heating a reaction mixture to form a caramel color composition, wherein the reaction mixture contains: a carbohydrate, and a sulfite compound, in the absence of a caustic compound and in the absence of an ammonium compound.

Alcohol water-based, edible ink formulations comprising scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles are provided. The calcium carbonate particles can act as a white pigment to impart white color properties to the edible ink formulations which provide improved print quality and durability. The edible ink formulations can be printed onto a variety of surfaces, including the surfaces of food products such as confectionery products and snack food products.

Disclosed is a confectionery product containing micronised polyphosphates. The products according to the invention have tooth-whitening properties and good palatability.

Disclosed are coated center-filled hard confectionery products exhibiting enhanced flavor release profiles and a multi-sensorial effect. The center-filled hard confectionery product comprises a center-fill region comprising an effervescent composition, at least one hard confectionery shell region comprising a hard boiled candy, at least a coating region, wherein the hard confectionery shell region, and optionally the center-fill region, the coating region, or a combination thereof, comprises at least one flavorant.

Edible coatings comprising scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles are provided. The scalenohedral calcium carbonate particles can act as a white pigment to impart white color properties to the edible coatings, or to opacify edible coatings to act as a substrate to subsequent layers containing colors.