Starchless molding process for oral products

Abstract

Oral products in pastille form are provided herein, along with methods for the preparation thereof. The oral products include a sugar alcohol component, water, a gum binder, nicotine, and a humectant. The methods for preparing the products generally include preparing a molten sugar alcohol component, forming an aqueous mixture including water, a gum binder, nicotine, and a humectant; combining the molten sugar alcohol component with the aqueous mixture to form an oral composition; depositing the oral composition into starchless molds; and curing the oral composition in the starchless molds.

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