Oral care formulations containing inulin
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-11-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing oral care compositions are inadequate in effectively mitigating chronic oral malodor, particularly caused by proteolytic activity of microorganisms on the tongue and teeth, despite advances in formulating anti-odor and anti-plaque compositions.
Incorporation of inulin, a naturally occurring polysaccharide, in oral care compositions to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Streptococcus salivarius, Streptococcus oralis, and Streptococcus sanguinis, while inhibiting the growth of malodor-associated bacteria like F. nucleatum and V. parvula, combined with a zinc ion source and humectant to enhance efficacy.
The inulin-based oral care compositions significantly increase the growth of beneficial bacteria, reducing oral malodor by controlling the fermentation of foul-smelling compounds, thereby providing effective malodor mitigation.