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The present invention provides a comestible product having extended release of additives wherein the additives are mixed with a carrier containing from about 10 wt. % to about 100 wt. % of a microcrystalline material, the microcrystalline material having a particle size ranging from about 0.1 .mu.m

The present invention provides a comestible product having extended release of additives wherein the additives are mixed with a carrier containing from about 10 wt. % to about 100 wt. % of a microcrystalline material, the microcrystalline material having a particle size ranging from about 0.1 .mu.m to about 100 .mu.m. Additives which may be mixed with the microcrystalline carrier are flavors, sweeteners, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, minerals, colors, acids, and mixtures thereof. Examples of carriers are microcrystalline cellulose, zeolites, carbon black, and mixtures thereof. Examples of comestible products in which the additive/carrier blend may be used are chewing gum, bubble gum, instant beverages, and frozen desserts.

대표청구항 ▼

[ We claim:] [1.] A comestible product, having extended release of an additive, comprising an additive/carrier blend;the additive/carrier blend comprising a blend of a carrier and a solution comprising the additive, wherein the carrier is a colloidal gel comprising a microcrystalline material and a

[ We claim:] [1.] A comestible product, having extended release of an additive, comprising an additive/carrier blend;the additive/carrier blend comprising a blend of a carrier and a solution comprising the additive, 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; andwherein the additive is chosen from the group consisting of flavors, sweeteners, vitamins, minerals, acids, and mixtures thereof.