Moist oral product comprising an active ingredient
The disclosure provides a composition configured for oral use, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
1. A composition, comprising:
a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition;
at least one active ingredient comprising one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof;
a salt; and
at least one sweetener;
wherein the composition is substantially free of nicotine.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the filler is microcrystalline cellulose.
3. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a cellulose derivative selected from the group consisting of methylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, and combinations thereof.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the salt is sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, or a combination thereof.
5. The composition of claim 1 , further comprising a taste modifier.
6. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the taste modifier modifies one or more of bitter, sweet, salty, or sour tastes.
7. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the taste modifier is selected from the group consisting of gamma-aminobutryic acid (GABA), adenosine monophosphate (AMP), lactisole, a vanilloid receptor agonist, an analgesic or anesthetic herb, menthol, eucalyptus, mint, and cinnamon.
8. The composition of claim 5 , wherein the taste modifier is capsaicin.
9. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is a botanical material.
10. The composition of claim 9 , wherein the botanical material is Korean ginseng.
11. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is a stimulant selected from the group consisting of caffeine, theanine, and combinations thereof.
12. The composition of claim 11 , further comprising a vitamin, an amino acid, or a combination thereof, as an additional active ingredient.
13. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the vitamin is B6, B12, or a combination thereof.
14. The composition of claim 12 , wherein the amino acid is taurine.
15. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is substantially free of tobacco.
16. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient is bleached.
17. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is enclosed in a pouch to form a pouched product.
18. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the filler is microcrystalline cellulose, the composition further comprising hydroxypropyl cellulose in an amount by weight from about 1% to about 5%, based on the total weight of the composition.
19. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content of the composition is from about 1% to about 60% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
20. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the moisture content of the composition is from about 20% to about 45% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.
21. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient comprises vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and caffeine.
22. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient comprises vitamin B3, vitamin B6, caffeine, and theanine.
23. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the active ingredient comprises tryptophan and theanine.
24. The composition of claim 23 , further comprising chamomile.