Confectionary compositions with magnolia bark extract
AssigneeGIC Innovations Company
InventorsMichael Dodds, James Maxwell, Michael Greenberg, Minmin Tian
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Abstract
A confectionary composition and a method for oral care that includes Magnolia Bark Extract in combination with a surface active agent. The effectiveness of Magnolia Bark Extract in inhibiting biofilm formation in the oral cavity is increased by a synergistic combination of the Magnolia Bark Extract with a surface active agent in an oral cavity delivery agent, such as confectionary, a lozenge, a candy, and a tablet.
Claims20
A pressed tablet for freshening the breath of consumers, the pressed tablet comprising:
- (a) an oral cavity delivery agent;
- and
- (b) an antimicrobial agent comprising a synergistic ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and surface active agent, wherein the synergistic ratio is at least about 1 part Magnolia Bark Extract to 1 part surface active agent.
A lozenge for freshening the breath of consumers, the lozenge comprising:
- (a) an oral cavity delivery agent;
- and
- (b) an antimicrobial agent comprising a synergistic ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and surface active agent, wherein the synergistic ratio is at least about 1 part Magnolia Bark Extract to 1 part surface active agent.
The lozenge of claim II wherein the surface active agent comprises a bactericidal surface active agent.
A confectionary composition for freshening the breath of consumers, the composition comprising:
- (a) a water soluble bulk portion;
- (b) at least one flavoring agent;
- and
- (c) an effective amount of an antimicrobial agent comprising a synergistic ratio of Magnolia Bark Extract and surface active agent, wherein the synergistic ratio is at least about 1 part Magnolia Bark Extract to 1 part surface active agent.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.