Disclosed herein is an encapsulated flavor delivery system of dried spherical gelatin beads, each in the form of a continuous gelled matrix formed by an uncross-linked gelatin and a filler, where the matrix surrounds a plurality of droplets of an oily liquid flavor composition containing a flavorant. The continuous gelled matrix is substantially void of acid polysaccharide gelling agents. The plurality of flavor droplets has an average diameter in a range from about 1 micron to about 20 microns: and the bead is spherical having an average particle diameter in a range from about 400 microns to about 2000 microns, with a coefficient of variance less than 15%. The encapsulated flavor delivery system is prepared by extrusion of a stable oil-in-water emulsion of a gelatin-based mixture and oily liquid flavor through a needle submerged in a chilled non-aqueous fluid.

Long-lasting sweetener formulations which comprise at least one encapsulated sweetener compound and are suitable for use in confectionery products are disclosed. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the sweetener compound is stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside M, steviobioside, rubusoside and dulcoside A. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced sweetness duration for chewing gum.

Long-lasting sweetener formulations which comprise at least one encapsulated sweetener compound and are suitable for use in confectionery products are disclosed. In certain, non-limiting embodiments of the disclosed formulations, the sweetener compound is stevioside, rebaudioside A, rebaudioside B, rebaudioside C, rebaudioside D, rebaudioside E, rebaudioside F, rebaudioside M, steviobioside, rubusoside and dulcoside A. In certain embodiments, the disclosed formulations provide enhanced sweetness duration for chewing gum.

A gummy composition, comprising a semi-solid chewable base comprising a gum composition, a gelling composition, and a bonding composition, wherein the gelling composition comprises a protein-based gelling agent, a carbohydrate-based gelling agent, or a combination thereof, wherein the gum composition and the gelling composition have a ratio of not more than 4:1 w/w, and wherein the bonding composition comprises a mono-, di- tri-, or oligosaccharide, a sugar alcohol, or a combination thereof.

The present invention relates to a biocompatible, digestible and edible material for use in soft edible robots. The present invention provides a pneumatic actuator for edible robotics, and a toy set including at least one pneumatic actuator and an inflating device. Further, the biocompatible, digestible and edible material can be used for making bubble gum products.

The present invention relates to a biocompatible, digestible and edible material for use in soft edible robots. The present invention provides a pneumatic actuator for edible robotics, and a toy set including at least one pneumatic actuator and an inflating device. Further, the biocompatible, digestible and edible material can be used for making bubble gum products.

Chewable compositions or specifically chewing gum contains a combination of beauty ingredients that are useful for protecting and/or maintaining healthy skin. More particularly, the chewing gum comprises a combination of collagen, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, which may be useful for maintaining skin elasticity and protecting the skin from oxidative stress.

Chewable compositions or specifically chewing gum contains a combination of beauty ingredients that are useful for protecting and/or maintaining healthy skin. More particularly, the chewing gum comprises a combination of collagen, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, which may be useful for maintaining skin elasticity and protecting the skin from oxidative stress.

The present disclosure is directed to chewing gum bases, where mineral filler in the gum base formulation has been replaced with at least one chewing gum base filler component selected from water-insoluble polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, water-insoluble bamboo fibers, water-insoluble proteins, and combinations thereof. The chewing gum bases of the present disclosure are essentially free of mineral filler. Also disclosed are processes for producing the chewing gum bases. The processes of the present disclosure utilize the chewing gum base filler component as a replacement for mineral fillers during various production stages.

The present disclosure is directed to chewing gum bases, where mineral filler in the gum base formulation has been replaced with at least one chewing gum base filler component selected from water-insoluble polysaccharides and derivatives thereof, water-insoluble bamboo fibers, water-insoluble proteins, and combinations thereof. The chewing gum bases of the present disclosure are essentially free of mineral filler. Also disclosed are processes for producing the chewing gum bases. The processes of the present disclosure utilize the chewing gum base filler component as a replacement for mineral fillers during various production stages.