Confectionery for oral care applications

A confectionery comprising:

• a blended mixture comprising:
• (a) a first composition having a first sugar alcohol;
• and
• (b) a second composition having a second sugar alcohol, an optional flavorant, and an optional functional active ingredient;
• wherein each of the first and second sugar alcohol has a dissolution rate in saliva at normal human body temperature, wherein the first sugar alcohol dissolution rate is greater than the second sugar alcohol dissolution rate,
• and wherein the confectionery provides oral care benefits to an end user, the oral care benefits including at least one of increased salivary flow, dispersion of oral biofilms, remineralization of tooth enamel, and reduced demineralization of tooth enamel.

A confectionery comprising:

• a first sweetener;
• a salt comprising calcium ions and phosphate ions, the salt being at least sparingly soluble;
• and
• at least one selected from the group of a second sweetener and biofilm dispersing agent;
• wherein the first sweetener has a slower rate of dissolution in human saliva than the second sweetener.