abstract |
The present invention provides a chewable oral delivery system and, in particular, a chewable tablet which can deliver pharmaceutical, therapeutic or nutritional ingredients. The system is based on a combination of non-digestible oligo and polysaccharide fibres. The oligosaccharide is substantially soluble in water at in-mouth conditions providing for quick solubilisation of the tablet. The polysaccharide is substantially insoluble in water at in-mouth conditions, but is wettable and dispersible in such conditions. Preferred oligosaccharides are oligofructose, polydextrose andgalacto-oligosaccharides or a mixture of them. The preferred polysaccharide is a linear chain fructan, preferably inulin. |