Compositions containing nitrate-rich foods and extracts for shifting the oral microbiome
AssigneeWm. Wrigley Jr. Company
InventorsMinmin TIAN, Michael DODDS
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Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to oral and/or confectionary compositions comprising an effective amount of a nitrate, for example, a dietary nitrate derived from a nitrate-rich food and/or a nitrate-rich extract, for use in reducing volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in the oral cavity, and freshening breath.
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An oral composition comprising an effective amount of a nitrate for reducing volatile sulfur compounds in the oral cavity;
- wherein the nitrate comprises a combination of:
- a sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate;
- and
- a nitrate-rich food.
An oral composition comprising
- an effective amount of a nitrate for reducing volatile sulfur compounds in the oral cavity;
- wherein the nitrate comprises a combination of:
- a sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate;
- and
- a nitrate-rich food;
- and
- an effective amount of ascorbic acid, or a suitable salt thereof.
A confectionary composition comprising an effective amount of a nitrate for reducing volatile sulfur compounds in the oral cavity;
- wherein the nitrate comprises a combination of:
- a sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate;
- and
- a nitrate-rich food.
A method for freshening breath, the method comprising consuming a confectionary composition comprising an effective amount of a nitrate;
- wherein the nitrate comprises a combination of:
- a sodium nitrate or potassium nitrate;
- and
- a nitrate-rich food.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.