Method and composition for long lasting flavor delivery system
AssigneePhilip Morris USA Inc.
InventorGagan Mongia
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Abstract
A flavor gradient capsule having concentric shells with flavor increasing from outside to inside, to balance desensitization of flavor receptors during a slow dissolution in the mouth. The capsule has a core with a concentrated flavorant, an inner shell substantially surrounding the core with the same flavorant at a lower concentration, and an outer shell substantially surrounding the inner shell, with the same flavorant at a yet lower concentration. Also disclosed are methods of making such flavor gradient capsules and orally-enjoyable products incorporating the same.
Claims20
A method of preparing an edible flavor gradient capsule, comprising the steps of:
- coating a core comprising a concentrated flavorant with an inner shell comprising the same flavorant at a lower concentration than exists in the core;
- and
- subsequently coating the inner shell with an outer shell comprising the same flavorant at a lower concentration than exists in the inner shell, to form a flavor gradient capsule.
An edible flavor gradient capsule, comprising:
- a core comprising a concentrated flavorant;
- an inner shell substantially surrounding the core, comprising the same flavorant at a lower concentration than exists in the core;
- and
- an outer shell substantially surrounding the inner shell, comprising the same flavorant at a lower concentration than exists in the inner shell.
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