Delivery system for active components as part of an edible composition having preselected tensile strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
CADBURY ADAMS USA
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[0016] The present invention provides a new approach to the controlled release of an active component in edible compositions such as, for example, chewing gum and confectionery compositions. The active component(s) and materials used to encapsulate the same provide a delivery system(s) that enables exceptional control of the release of the active component over a wide range of delivery systems and takes into account the use of a range of encapsulating materials and additives that may be used to formulate the delivery system. The delivery system is formulated based on tensile strength as the prime factor in formulating a delivery system that can deliver a designated a

Problems solved by technology

For example, many high intensity sweeteners lose their sweetness intensity rapidly when used in edible compositions such as chewing gums and confections.
Certain high intensity sweeteners are also unstable in the presence of certain chemicals including aldehydes and ketones, and sensitive to exposure to environmental conditions including moisture.
The initial rapid burst can be unpleasant to many consumers as the strong sweet taste tends to overpower the other flavors that may be present in the edible composition.
The relatively rapid loss of sweetness can also result in a bitter aftertaste.
However,

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[0093] The following study shows the effect of the presence of oil or fats on the overall tensile strength of one embodiment of the delivery system of the present invention. The rate of release of the active component (i.e., aspartame) is affected by the variation in tensile strength such that the release rate of the higher tensile strength delivery system is generally slower than the release rate of lower tensile strength formulations. When relatively large amounts of oil or fat are used, the tensile strength of the delivery system is generally lowered which increases the release rate of the active component. Conversely, reduced amounts of fats or oils are employed typically for higher tensile strength delivery systems exhibiting lower release rates.

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Preparation of the Delivery Systems

[0094] Four delivery systems for delivering a high intensity sweetener (i.e., aspartame) containing varying amounts of polyvinyl acetate, and oils or fat were prepared in acco...

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[0101] The following study examined the relationship between tensile strength of the delivery system and the release rate of the encapsulated active component. The presence of fats or oils were varied to modify the tensile strength of the delivery system, thereby allowing the release rate of the encapsulated active component to be adjusted as desired.

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Preparation of the Delivery Systems

[0102] Four delivery systems were prepared using the ingredients listed in Table 3.

TABLE 3DeliveryDeliveryDeliveryDeliveryIngredientSystem 5System 4System 6System 7Polyvinyl acetate (High 65% 65%Tensile Strength)Polyvinyl acetate (Low63%63%Tensile Strength)Hydrogenated Oil15%3.5%15%3.5%Glycerol Monostearate 5%1.5% 5%1.5%Aspartame17% 30%Acesulfame-K17% 30%Tensile Strength (psi)6,50042,900***

*not measured but believed to be similar to delivery system no. 5

**not measured but believed to be similar to delivery system no. 4

[0103] The above delivery systems (i.e., delivery syste...

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Abstract

A delivery system for inclusion in an edible composition is formulated to have at least one active component encapsulated within an encapsulating material, whereby the delivery system has a tensile strength suitable for delivering the active component at a desired release rate.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention is generally directed to a delivery system for edible compositions in which a desired active component is encapsulated in a manner such that the tensile strength of the delivery system is within a desirable range to provide controlled release of the active component in a consistent manner over an extended period of time. The delivery system may, for example, provide consistent, extended and controlled delivery of a sweetener in a chewing gum composition or confectionery composition. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Encapsulating active components in edible compositions to prolong their release and / or to slow their degradation is known. Encapsulating materials used to coat such components include, for example, cellulose, cellulose derivatives, arabinogalactin, gum arabic, polyolefins, waxes, vinyl polymers, gelatin, zein and mixtures thereof. The encapsulating materials have been used to protect active components such as sweetener...

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IPC IPC(8): A23G3/34A23G3/38A23G4/00A23G4/02A23G4/10A23G4/14A23G4/20A23L27/00A23L27/30A23L33/00A23L33/15
CPCA23G3/0017A23G3/346A23G2220/20A23G2200/10A23G2200/06A23G4/20A23G4/14A23G3/38A23G4/02A23G4/10
Inventor BOGHANI, NAVROZGEBRESELASSIE, PETROS
Owner CADBURY ADAMS USA
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