Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages.

The invention relates to a nicotine chewing gum giving an immediate release and uptake of nicotine, as well as an extended release and uptake of nicotine. The invention further describes suitable manufacturing processes for such chewing gum formulations, as well as the use of the chewing gum for the treatment of a human being suffering from cravings from tobacco and/or e-cigarette dependency.

Colored hard coated edible products characterized by minimal appearance defects in the coating are disclosed. Color and flavor are in substantially separated regions of the coating. Methods of making such products are also disclosed.

Disclosed is a method for incorporating a fat-soluble ingredient into a comestible product, the method including forming a comestible core, coating the comestible core with at least one coating layer to form a comestible shell, and applying a fat-soluble ingredient to the comestible core via the coating, the fat-soluble ingredient being applied in the at least one coating layer in liquid form.

Described herein is a composition including a nutrient and a taste modulator. Also described herein are processes for preparing the composition and consumer products containing the composition.

Disclosed are methods of treating and protecting teeth against erosion by use of oral compositions comprising polymeric mineral surface active agents, metal ions such as stannous and zinc and combinations thereof. The present methods provide improved resistance of teeth to erosive demineralization or dissolution and prevention of tooth damage by subsequent exposure of teeth to erosive chemicals such as acidic foods and beverages.

A method is provided for making a molten, deposited confectionery product, such as a chewing gum product. In an embodiment of the method for making a chewing gum product, one or more sugar alcohols are blended and melted before adding gum base and other ingredients. The process allows depositing at cooler temperatures than previously believed possible, which simplifies safe processing and protects product quality. In cases where the product is deposited in molds which are part of the packaging, the lower depositing temperatures allow greater flexibility in packaging materials and processes than when the sugar alcohols and other ingredients such as gum base are melted together. A product of the method also is provided.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for processing a hard gum base, comprising: humidifying or heat treating the hard gum base before an extrusion or cutting stage, wherein the humidification or heat treatment to reduce the hardness of the gum composition; and putting the gum base into a heated or humidified state in a short enough time before the extrusion or cutting happens so that the gum is in a softer state than it otherwise would be.

The present invention is related to a nicotine-based gum formulation. The present invention is particularly related to a nicotine-based gum formulation comprising nicotine, a gelling agent, plasticizer, release control agent, acidifier, acid regulating agent, flavouring agent, sweetener, thickening agent and colouring agent. The present invention also relates to the process for preparing the nicotine-based gum formulation.