The present invention relates to a glycerin- and protein-based candy product comprising probiotic bacteria, said product having a moisture content less than 9% and a water activity (aw) of less than 0.5 and comprising a) glycerin in an amount of at least 5% (w/w), b) at least one saccharide or at least one polyol which is not glycerin, or a mixture thereof, c) at least one protein which is not gelatin, and d) at least one species of a probiotic bacterium, and optionally e) at least one hydrocolloid. In a presently preferred embodiment the protein is a hydrolyzed protein. Further, the invention relates to processes for producing a glycerin- and protein-based candy product comprising probiotic bacteria.

This invention provides a nutritional supplement composition which is a vitamin mint that can be taken anytime or anywhere without water or other liquid which is usually required for swallowing a tablet. The present invention is a nutritional supplement composition which is a convenient, flavorful and enjoyable vitamin mint which can be ingested without water.

The present invention discloses compositions and edible orally delivered products, such as candies, beverages, nutritional bars and dietary supplements that increase bone growth and treat age-related bone loss in humans. The major component of the invention is biological calcium which is derived from natural eggshell powder. The compositions also include organic honey and lemon.

The present invention relates to confectionary products containing a synergic combination of dibasic calcium phosphate and tribasic calcium phosphate. Confectionary products are useful in the treatment of dentinal sensitivity.

Provided is a hard candy which has excellent texture and which allows significant reduction in sugars. The hard candy satisfies (A) to (c): (A) Containing 80% by mass or more of water-soluble dietary fiber per solid content; (B) Containing at least 6% by mass of water; and (C) The glass transition temperature is 20 C. or higher.

Stain prevention oral products comprising one or more stain prevention compounds are provided. The oral products provide stain prevention and stain reduction benefits.

This document provides methods and systems for stabilizing nicotine and incorporating nicotine into one or more oral products. This document also provides oral products. Nicotine can be stabilized by mixing nicotine with a silicon oxide-containing porous solid such that the nicotine absorbs into pores of the porous solid to form a porous solid-nicotine mixture. In some cases, a porous solid-nicotine mixture can be combined with one or more binders and molded into an oral product.

Particles of a calcium salt having a median particle diameter of less than 100 m have been found to enhance the taste of food products, including confectionery products. Sensory testing within tasting panels is described in relation to chocolate products.

The invention relates to a sweetener composition comprising at least one sugar alcohol, at least one reducing monosaccharide and/or at least one reducing disaccharide, at least one oligosaccharide and/or at least one polysaccharide, at least one amino acid, at least one anti-laxative agent, at least one biocompatible alkali metal salt and/or at least one biocompatible alkaline earth metal salt and monk fruit and/or a product of monk fruit and/or at least one sweetener of monk fruit.

Further, the invention refers to a consumable, in particular edible consumable, comprising the sweetener composition.

The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising gymnemic acid, together with a form of zinc to block the unpleasant bitter taste of gymnemic acid as well as to extend the sweet taste blocking properties of gymnemic acid, resulting in palatable compositions for delivery to the oral cavity to block sweet taste receptors located therein. The present disclosure also relates to methods of reducing sugar consumption and reducing calorie intake via administration of such compositions to a subject.