Palatable chewable compositions with improved taste masking
AssigneeHarmony Foods, Inc.
InventorsApril Anthony, Rachel Leah Hadley, Andrew Wassel, Scott David Vogt, Jacob Lee Orlowicz, Michael Alan Simpson, Perry Nga
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to improved palatable chewable composition products that contain at least one encapsulated primary ingredient. Encapsulation prevents unpalatable flavors or unpleasant odors from the primary ingredients during ingestion. The disclosed palatable chewable compositions maintain palatability through manufacturing and shelf life.
Claims20
A palatable chewable composition for masking the taste of a primary ingredient comprising:
- an encapsulated primary ingredient selected from the group consisting of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a dietary supplement, a food, and any combination thereof, wherein the encapsulated primary ingredient is present in the palatable chewable composition in an amount from about 0.05% to about 35% by weight of the composition;
- a matrix in an amount from about 60% to about 96% by weight of the composition;
- wherein the matrix includes:
- a sweetener;
- a hydrocolloid in an amount from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of the composition;
- and
- a solvent in an amount from about 10% to about 30% by weight;
- wherein the encapsulated primary ingredient is dispersed in the matrix.
A palatable chewable composition for masking the taste of a primary ingredient, the composition comprising:
- an encapsulated primary ingredient selected from the group consisting of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, dietary supplement, food additive, and any combination thereof;
- and
- a matrix comprising a sweetener or bulking agent, a hydrocolloid, and a solvent, wherein the encapsulated primary ingredient is dispersed in the matrix in an amount from about 0.05% to about 35% by weight of the palatable chewable composition.
A palatable chewable composition for masking the taste of a primary ingredient comprising:
- an encapsulated primary ingredient selected from the group consisting of an active pharmaceutical ingredient, a dietary supplement, a food, and any combination thereof, wherein the encapsulated primary ingredient is present in the palatable chewable composition in an amount from about 0.05% to about 35% by weight of the composition;
- a matrix in an amount from about 60% to about 96% by weight of the composition;
- wherein the matrix includes:
- a sweetener;
- and
- a solvent in an amount from about 10% to about 30% by weight;
- wherein the encapsulated primary ingredient is dispersed in the matrix.
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