| abstract |
A chewable delivery system for actives comprising: (a) an active pre-coated with at least one material selected from the group consisting of lecithin, polyoxyalkylenes having chain lenghts of about 4 carbons or less, glycerides having a melting point of 100 DEG C. or less, polyalkyleneglycols having a molecular weight of 3,700 or less, synthetic and natural waxes and mixtures thereof; and (b) a confectionery matrix comprising a binder system comprising gelatin and a humectant maerial selected from the group consisting of glycerin and its lower alkyl (C2-7) ester derivatives; a sweetener; and about 1% to about 30% by weight water. |