Effervescent tablet and method
AssigneeLife Savers, Inc.
InventorsFrank Witzel, K. Warren Clark
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Abstract
An effervescent tablet, preferably in the form of a pressed tablet, useful in inhibiting or reducing dental plaque is provided, the tablet including a core portion containing an effervescent couple, and an outer portion which coats or surrounds the core portion, the outer portion containing a sugar alcohol, such as sorbitol. The effervescent tablet will preferably include a source of calcium ion to fortify teeth against demineralization. In addition, a method of inhibiting or reducing dental caries by use of the above described tablet as well as a method for protecting an effervescent couple from moisture absorption are also provided.
Claims19
An effervescent candy comprising a core portion and an outer portion surrounding said core portion, said core portion comprising an effervescent couple including a leavening agent and an acidulant, said core portion further including a non-acid or cream flavor which masks the salty taste provided by the effervescent couple in the core portion, and said outer portion comprising a sugar or sugar alcohol and an acid or sour flavor compatible with said acidulant, which provides a pleasant initial flavor, and masks any salty taste emanating from said core.
The effervescent candy as defined in claim 14 wherein said effervescent couple comprises citric acid and sodium bicarbonate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.