| abstract |
A copolymer of at least one hydroxy (lower alkyl) 2-alkenoate, e.g., hydroxyethyl methacrylate, with 35 to 80%, preferably 50 to 80%, of at least one diester of an alkenedioic acid in hydrogel form is employed to entrap flavors and fragrances in an amount of 5 to 80% or even up to 90%, preferably 30 to 80% of the total formulation. A solvent can also be present in an amount up to 80%, preferably 10-80% of the total weight of the formulation. |