Active ingredients in chewing gum
Gumlink has extensive expertise in the addition of active ingredients to our different technologies, and we work proactively to develop strong concepts that are suitable for launch by our partners. We continually test new active ingredients, compositions and methods of creating efficient functional and nutraceutical products. As both taste and texture are influenced by active ingredients, the challenge is to develop a great-tasting chewing gum containing active ingredients in the right form and dosage. Another important area of expertise lies in backing up our customers' functional claims with scientific documentation.
Chewing gum with functional or nutraceutical properties
Functional chewing gum is gum to which active ingredients have been added. Nutraceuticals, also known as dietary supplements, are now also available in chewing gum format. Thanks to new technologies, it is now possible to add large amounts of active ingredients to some of our chewing gum technologies, including multi-layer compressed gum patented by Gumlink. This technology is a new and innovative chewing gum featuring superior release than that of traditional chewing gum.
It is essential that this type of chewing gum contains the appropriate clinical dosage and is safe for human consumption. Carefully-selected, high-quality raw material is critical. The interaction between different active ingredients is also considered, and efficacy of functional and nutraceutical gum, based on placebo-controlled studies of the active ingredients, is documented.
Active ingredients added to our functional chewing gum include calcium, vitamin D, caffeine, multi-vitamin/minerals and probiotics.
Chewing gum with dental and oral benefits
Dental chewing gum is a convenient form of oral care that can be used at any time of the day, and serves as an effective supplement to tooth brushing and traditional oral hygiene.
We have in-depth experience in the creation of efficient oral care gum that delivers a range of dental benefits. Our broad experience comes from years of developing functional chewing gum with documented clinical benefits. Working with dentists and other professionals, we carry out clinical studies that provide the documentation we need to back up our product claims within the oral care category.
Some of the best-known active ingredients within oral care are carbamide (acid neutralisation), xylitol (inhibition of dental plaque formation), fluoride (protection against cavities), calcium pyrophosphate (whitening), and zinc and green tea (fresh breath control). These ingredients are also used in traditional oral care products such as toothpaste and mouthwash.