Oral products
A composition configured for oral use is provided, 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 pouched composition comprising a pouch, and a composition contained within the pouch, the composition comprising:
microcrystalline cellulose in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition;
theanine, tryptophan, vitamin B6, and magnesium;
a salt; and
at least one sweetener;
wherein the composition has a moisture content of at least 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is substantially free of nicotine.
2. A composition comprising:
microcrystalline cellulose in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition;
an active ingredient comprising caffeine, vitamin B6, and either theanine or taurine;
a salt; and
at least one sweetener;
wherein the composition has a moisture content of at least 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is substantially free of nicotine.
3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the active ingredient is a combination of caffeine, vitamin B6, and theanine.
4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the active ingredient is a combination of caffeine, vitamin B6, and taurine.
5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the salt is sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, or a combination thereof.
6. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising a taste modifier.
7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the taste modifier modifies one or more of bitter, sweet, salty, or sour tastes.
8. The composition of claim 6 , 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.
9. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the taste modifier is capsaicin.
10. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising an alginate.
11. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising one or more organic acids.
12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is present in the composition in an amount by weight of from about 0.1% to about 10%, based on the total weight of the composition.
13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is present in the composition in an amount by weight of from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, based on the total weight of the composition.
14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is an alkyl carboxylic acid, an aryl carboxylic acid, or a combination of any thereof.
15. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, octanoic acid, benzoic acid, a toluic acid, salicylic acid, or a combination thereof.
16. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is citric acid.
17. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition is substantially free of tobacco.
18. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition is enclosed in a pouch to form a pouched product.