The present disclosure is directed to medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) copolymers, and to chewing gum bases and chewing gums comprising the mcl-PHA copolymers. In some instances, the mcl-PHA copolymers may partially or completely replace conventional petroleum-based gum base polymers, including elastomers, in the chewing gum and gum base. The chewing gums and gum bases of the present disclosure may be free or substantially free of petroleum-based ingredients. Chewing gums comprising the mcl-PHA copolymers of the present disclosure may also have enhanced degradability as compared to conventional chewing gums.

The present disclosure is directed to medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) copolymers, and to chewing gum bases and chewing gums comprising the mcl-PHA copolymers. In some instances, the mcl-PHA copolymers may partially or completely replace conventional petroleum-based gum base polymers, including elastomers, in the chewing gum and gum base. The chewing gums and gum bases of the present disclosure may be free or substantially free of petroleum-based ingredients. Chewing gums comprising the mcl-PHA copolymers of the present disclosure may also have enhanced degradability as compared to conventional chewing gums.

Disclosed are high-porosity protein particles useful for carrying one or more agents of interest, methods for their manufacture and use, and products comprising them.

Disclosed are high-porosity protein particles useful for carrying one or more agents of interest, methods for their manufacture and use, and products comprising them.

A chewing gum composition effective in preventing the staining of teeth caused by the tannins in red wine and other staining agents in food. The chewing gum composition is also effective in removing the stains on teeth from consuming the staining food or drink. A coating agent is present in the composition in an effective amount to coat the teeth while chewing to generate a protective film on the tooth enamel thereby preventing staining. A tannin or stain removing agent is present in the composition in an effective amount to remove stains from tooth enamel. The chewing gum composition is usable before consumption of the staining food or drink to prevent staining or after the consumption of the staining food or drink to remove stains.

A chewing gum composition effective in preventing the staining of teeth caused by the tannins in red wine and other staining agents in food. The chewing gum composition is also effective in removing the stains on teeth from consuming the staining food or drink. A coating agent is present in the composition in an effective amount to coat the teeth while chewing to generate a protective film on the tooth enamel thereby preventing staining. A tannin or stain removing agent is present in the composition in an effective amount to remove stains from tooth enamel. The chewing gum composition is usable before consumption of the staining food or drink to prevent staining or after the consumption of the staining food or drink to remove stains.

The disclosure provides a composition configured for oral use. The composition includes a gum base, one or more bulking agents; an active ingredient having a basic amine functionality; and an organic acid, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein at least a portion the active ingredient having the basic amine functionality is associated with at least a portion of the organic acid or the alkali metal salt thereof, the association in the form of a basic amine-organic acid salt, an ion pair between the basic amine and a conjugate base of the organic acid, or both.

The invention relates to (dried) capsules with a high active-ingredient or active-substance content, to the use of the capsules in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions and to the production of the capsules.

The invention relates to (dried) capsules with a high active-ingredient or active-substance content, to the use of the capsules in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical compositions and to the production of the capsules.

The present disclosure is directed to chewing gum bases, where mineral filler in the gum base formulation has been replaced with a polyol. The chewing gum bases of the present disclosure are thus essentially free of mineral filler, and contain a polyol, such as mannitol. Also disclosed are processes for producing the chewing gum bases. The processes of the present disclosure utilize polyol as a replacement for mineral fillers during various production stages. Confectionery products, such as chewing gums, that comprise the chewing gum bases are also disclosed.