Breath freshening confectionery products and methods of making and using same

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity and have a hardness of between about 18 Kp and about 35 Kp.

BREATH FRESHENING CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side, and a product thickness. The second side comprises an abrasive surface that is suitable for cleaning the top surface of a tongue within an oral cavity. The second side has a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. The product does not include a handle and the product does not include a combination of a soft confectionery with a hard confectionery. In some embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product may be a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. 1. A method of removing bacteria from the top surface of a human tongue comprising:a) placing a confectionery product having a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side, and a product thickness, in an oral cavity, the second side comprising an abrasive surface and having a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness, with the abrasive surface contacting the top surface of the tongue, wherein the product does not include a handle and wherein the product does not include a combination of a soft confectionery with a hard confectionery; andb) causing the abrasive surface of the confectionery product to be scraped across the top surface of the tongue while the oral cavity is closed to thereby loosen bacteria on the top surface of the tongue.2. The method of wherein the confectionery product has an abrasive surface provided by one or more of:a) abrasive particles in the confectionery of which the product is formed, andb) an uneven surface formed on the confectionery product.3. The method of ...

BREATH FRESHENING CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity and have a hardness of between about 18 Kp and about 35 Kp. 1. A hard confectionery product comprising:a) a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side;b) the first side comprising a domed, non-abrasive surface; andc) the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within an oral cavity;d) wherein the product does not include a handle.2. The hard confectionery product of comprising a pressed tablet.3. The hard confectionery product of comprising a deposited hard candy.4. The hard confectionery product of wherein the abrasive scrubbing surface is provided by abrasive inclusions in the hard confectionery.5. The hard confectionery product of wherein the abrasive inclusions are embedded in only the surface layer of the abrasive surface.6. The hard confectionery product of wherein the domed surface and abrasive surface are made from different compositions.7. A hard confectionery product comprising:a) a ...

BREATH FRESHENING CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity and have a hardness of between about 18 Kp and about 35 Kp. 1109-. (canceled)110. A hard confectionery product comprising:a) a first side and a second side generally opposite to said first side;b) the first side comprising a domed, non-abrasive surface;c) the second side initially comprising a domed, non-abrasive surface further comprising a confectionary material comprising abrasive inclusions beneath the surface;d) the abrasive inclusions form an abrasive surface while the confectionary product is consumed in an oral cavity wherein the abrasive surface is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity; ande) wherein the product does not include a handle.111. A method of making a hard pressed tablet suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue comprising:a) providing a compressible composition; andb) compressing the compressible composition into a tablet with a force of at least 5000 pounds to produce a tablet having at least one abrasive surface ...

TABLETHED CANDY PRODUCT WITH TRIPLE COATING

Breath freshening confectionery products and methods of making and using same

Triple-coated confectionery tablet product

Breath freshening confectionery products and methods of making and using same

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. In preferred embodiments the first side is smooth, and may be domed shaped and generally fit the roof of the mouth. The abrasive surface may be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive inclusions in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive inclusions. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, but may also be a chewing gum product. A preferred confectionery product comprises a second side with a width and a length, the smallest of which is at least 1.6 times the product thickness. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity and have a hardness of between about 18 Kp and about 35 Kp.

H.f. heating apparatus

Coated confectionery product

A coated confectionery product has a confectionery center (20); a first coating surrounding the center and comprising a fat (24); and a second coating (28) surrounding the first coating and comprising a hard shell made from one or more sugars, polyols, high intensity sweeteners and mixtures thereof. The sugar may be selected from the group consisting of sucrose, dextrose, maltose. Optionally a third coating (30) may surround the second coating layer and comprise a film comprising film forming agents.

Apparatus and method for preparing a multiple phase confectionery product

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for producing a multiple phase confectionery article. The apparatus may include a housing with a chamber, the housing having a first inlet and a first outlet, and a second inlet and a second outlet. A rotary valve may be disposed within the chamber, the rotary valve having a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may provide fluid communication between the first inlet and the first outlet when the rotary valve is in a first position, and the second bore may provide fluid communication between the second inlet and the second outlet when the rotary valve is in a second position. The apparatus may include a dispensing member in fluid communication with each outlet to dispense a continuous confectionery article having sequential amounts of a first confectionery material and a second confectionery material. Each confectionery material may have a different visual and/or organoleptic property.

Triple coated confectionery tablet product

Breath freshening confectionery products and methods of making and using same

A confectionery product comprises a first side and a second side generally opposite to the first side; the second side comprising an abrasive surface that is suitable for scrubbing the top surface of a tongue within the oral cavity. in preferred embodiments the first side is smooth and domed shaped. The abrasive surface may be generally convex and be provided by 1) a formed, uneven surface, 2) by including abrasive particles in the composition making up the second surface, or 3) a combination of a formed, uneven surface and abrasive particles. The confectionery product is preferably a hard confectionery, such as a pressed tablet. Preferred pressed tablets are made from a compressible composition and have at least one abrasive surface suitable for cleaning the surface of a human tongue in an oral cavity.

Apparatus and method for preparing a multiple phase confectionery product

The present disclosure provides an apparatus for producing a multiple phase confectionery article. The apparatus may include a housing with a chamber, the housing having a first inlet and a first outlet, and a second inlet and a second outlet. A rotary valve may be disposed within the chamber, the rotary valve having a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may provide fluid communication between the first inlet and the first outlet when the rotary valve is in a first position, and the second bore may provide fluid communication between the second inlet and the second outlet when the rotary valve is in a second position. The apparatus may include a dispensing member in fluid communication with each outlet to dispense a continuous confectionery article having sequential amounts of a first confectionery material and a second confectionery material. Each confectionery material may have a different visual and/or organoleptic property.

An electrostatic precipitator

An electrostatic precipitator is disclosed. The precipitatior comprises a conduit for the passage of particles in an air flow and means generating an electrostatic field substantially orthogonal to the air flow, and an ion supply, capable of charging said particles, in which the generating means comprise a point electrode and a two dimensional surface electrode, characterised in that the plane surface electrode comprises an ion source and the point electrode comprises a counter electrode and in that the counter electrode is earthed.

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