Patent ID: 6582731
Filing Date: 2003-06-24
Classification: A61K

Abstract:
A method for neutralizing plaque, said method comprising sucking on hard candy, which candy comprises a single phase preparation of up to about 15% by weight alkali metal monophosphates formed by the steps of:(a) mixing together carriers, water, and sugar substitutes; (b) heating the mixture of the carriers, water, and sugar substitutes to 80Â° C.; (c) cooking the mixture of the carriers, water, and sugar substitutes at a temperature over 160Â° C.; (d) cooling the cooked mixture by transferring the mixture to an additionally provided cooler and cooling the mixture to a temperature lower than 135Â° C. (e) adding at least 0.1% by weight alkali metal monophosphate acid neutralizing active ingredient and an effective amount of xylitol to the mixture cooled below 135Â° C.; and, (f) shaping the cooled mass containing the acid neutralizing active ingredient into said hard candy.