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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 13, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 04, 2007
Applicants:
Doris Tancredi, Sparta, NJ (US);
Ding Ming, Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Samantha Holme, Pompton Plains, NJ (US);
Inventors:
Doris Tancredi, Sparta, NJ (US);
Ding Ming, Morris Plains, NJ (US);
Samantha Holme, Pompton Plains, NJ (US);
Assignee:
Cadbury Adams USA, LLC, Parsippany, NJ (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/68 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to chewing gum and confectionery compositions for improving the dental health of mammals, particularly humans. In particular, the compositions may include a gum base or carrier, sweetening agents, casein phosphopeptide-calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) and food-grade acids. The compositions may be employed to remineralize the tooth surfaces of mammals, as well as impart acid resistance thereto.