Patent ID: 8940344
Filing Date: 2015-01-27
Classification: A23L,A23P,A23V

Abstract:
1. An oral product consisting of: a plurality of functional and/or flavor capsules, each capsule ranging in size from about 1 mm to about 8 mm or about 8 mm to about 14 mm and consisting of an outer shell and one or more functional and/or flavor ingredients selected from the group consisting of chemesthesis agents, antioxidants, vitamins, soothing agents, energizing agents, calming agents, effervescent agents, flavors and combinations thereof, the soothing agents selected from the group consisting of theanine, chamomile, lavender, jasmine and combinations thereof, the energizing agents selected from the group consisting of caffeine, taurine, guarana, vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and combinations thereof, the chemesthesis agents selected from the group consisting of mint, menthol, capsaicin, cinnamon, pepper, and combinations thereof and the flavors selected from the group consisting of menthol, peppermint, spearmint, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, cognac, hydrangea, lavender, chocolate, licorice, citrus, apple, peach, pear, cherry, plum, orange and grapefruit, gamma octalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sage, anise, and fennel, methyl salicylate, linalool, jasmine, coffee, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, ginger oil, tea herbs, and combinations thereof; a binder in an amount sufficient to hold the plurality of functional and/or flavor capsules together in a molded shape; a viscous component; and a powdered component in an amount of about 10% to about 40% by weight of the oral product, the powdered component being selected from the group consisting of dry sour cream, powdered spices, powdered herbs, powdered tea, herbs, powdered cocoa, and combinations thereof, wherein said plurality of capsules and said binder form a matrix that is molded and proportioned to create a single serving oral product that provides multiple textures and flavors when placed in a user's mouth and wherein the plurality of functional and/or flavor capsules forms the majority of the oral product, wherein the oral product is optionally coated with a coating, and wherein the oral product is optionally enclosed in a porous material that forms a pouch.