Comestible products having extended release of addititives and method of making

A comestible product, having extended release of an additive, comprising an additive/carrier blend;

• wherein the additive/carrier blend is prepared by a process comprising mixing a carrier with a solution comprising the additive and, optionally, a solvent;
• wherein the carrier is a colloidal gel comprising a microcrystalline material and a dispersant;
• wherein from about 10 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the carrier is comprised of the microcrystalline material, the carrier having a particle size ranging from about 0.1 .mu.m to about 2 .mu.m and being capable of absorbing at least 35% of its weight of an oil- or water-based solution, and
• wherein the additive is chosen from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, acids, and mixtures thereof.

A method of extending the release of an additive from a comestible product, comprising adding an additive/carricr blend to a comestible product;

• wherein the additive/carrier blend is prepared by a process comprising mixing a carrier with a solution comprising the additive and, optionally, a solvent;
• wherein the carrier is a colloidal gel comprising a microcrystalline material and a dispersant;
• wherein from about 10 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the carrier is comprised of the microcrystalline material, the carrier having a particle size ranging from about 0.1 .mu.m to about 2 .mu.m and being capable of absorbing at least 35% of its weight of an oil- or water-based solution;
• and
• wherein the additive is chosen from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, acids, and mixtures thereof.