Pectin delivery system
US4950689A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 1987 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/804
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An ingestible gel confectionary delivery system which includes a pectin gel component in an amount sufficient to form a gel confectionary unit, and an edible insoluble solid in an amount sufficient to strengthen the internal pectin gel network and to bind internal moisture sufficiently to enhance mold removal capabilities. Preferably the delivery system also includes a further active ingredient such as a drug, medicament, or nutritional supplement. The product and method of the present invention also includes a composition in which the gel delivery system can be molded directly in the receptacle which is used to dispense the confectionary unit to the consumer. This significantly enhances the manufacture of product prepared in accordance with the invention.
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