Sensitive Gum
The Gum
Fertin has formulated SensitiveGum with Potassium, Calcium and Fluoride, which are all ingredients with proven oral care benefits 1, 2, 3, 4, especially for hypersensitivity. The gum has been developed with a spearmint flavor, and it is sweetened with Xylitol and Stevia (no Aspartame). Bi-Layered Compressed Gum For SensitiveGum, Fertin’s patented Bi-layered compressed chewing gum technology has been utilized. This innovative chewing gum technology is well suited for the inclusion of active ingredients due to a dry and cool manufacturing process, which is ideal for sensitive ingredients. Furthermore, the powder base of the gum ensures an efficient release of the active substances.
Chewing gum and Dental Health For many years, the positive oral benefits of sugarfree chewing gum have been well known5. Plaque removal6, saliva flow7, caries protection8 and remineralization9 are known benefits of chewing gum by itself. Moreover, chewing gum also releases actives in the oral cavity, an ideal feature for concepts targeting the mouth and teeth.
SensitiveGum Benefits
Potassium has been used in toothpaste for decades and studies have indicated that its’ ions depolarize the nerve endings of the teeth, inhibiting hypersensitivity 1, 2, 3. Fluoride is added to SensitiveGum as a base ingredient for overall protection against cavities4. The combination of the active ingredient benefits, and the inherent benefits of gum, make this a useful aid in managing dentin hypersensitivity. When looking at the growth in number of product launches for products targeting dentin hypersensitivity10, Fertin is convinced that this product comes with a sizeable market potential.
Safety
SensitiveGum is safe for human use. All raw materials are permitted and approved as food ingredients or food additives according to the Danish and EU legislation on food.
Product info
Declaration:
Per. piece % RDA*
Calcium Carbonate 40 mg N/
Potassium Glyconate 44 mg N/
Dicalcium Diphosph. 30 mg N/
Fluoride 0,12 mg 3,4%
* % of Recommended Daily Allowance
Recommeded Daily intake: 5 pieces per day.
Nutrition information per 100 g (50 tablets): Energy 584 kJ/140 kcal Protein 0 g, Carbohydrate 58 g, of which: Sugars 0 g, Polyols 58 g, Fat 0 g, of which: Saturates 0 g, Fibre 0 g, Sodium 0 g.
Energy per tablet: 11.68 kJ/ 2.80 kcal
Ingredients:
Gum base, Sweetener (xylitol 31%, isomalt), bulking agents (calcium carbonate 2.36%, potassium glyconate 2.59%, dicalcium diphosphate 1.77%), flavourings, stabiliser (sodium carboxy methyl cellulose), colours (E171, E101, E133), sweeteners (steviol glycosides, sucralose), mineral (sodium flouride), antioxidant (E321).