Composition of anti-cavity chewing gum and method of fighting tooth decay by using erythrose as anticaries agent
US5294449A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 9, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S426/804
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A chewing gum formulation to fight cavities comprises sufficient erythrose to give the chewing gum anti-caries properties. Also disclosed is a method of reducing or preventing dental caries by inhibiting the growth of Streptococcus mutans in the presence of fermentable carbohydrates in the mouth. This method comprises contacting the teeth with chewing gum containing erythrose, wherein the erythrose is present in sufficient quantity to give the chewing gum anti-caries properties.
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