Bitter-Bloc™ Pure Powder

Our Bitter-Bloc™ Pure Powder is the next generation technology protein to block flavor defects Naturally.  Bitter-Bloc can be formulated to work in hundreds of applications to effectively solve the palatability problems found with many APIs and excipients.  Other products on the market simply mask flavor defects, Bitter-Bloc™ blocks flavor defects from reaching taste buds to give your compounded prescriptions a cleaner taste profile to help improve patient compliance and satisfaction.  Bitter-Bloc is an organic, water-soluble protein that a validated 3^rd party study shows that it effectively modulates the bitter taste receptors on the tongue, therefore maximizing the reduction in bitterness perception.  Bitter-Bloc™ also works to eliminate salty, metallic, astringent, and general off-notes in a variety of liquid, powder, or tablet based oral formulations.

• Pediatric Medications
• Geriatric Medications
• Veterinary Medications
• Vitamin Supplements
• Reduced masking sweeteners
• Bitter APIs

Highlights:

• ANHYDROUS
• WATER SOLUBLE
• NON-GMO
• GRAS STATUS/ORGANIC
• HEAT STABLE (TO OVER 160°C)
• NO ALLERGY DECLARATIONS
• LOW pH STABLE
• PRESERVATIVE AND DYE FREE
• LOW STARTING USE CONC: 100 ppm (0.01%) - 600ppm (0.06%)

How Bitter-Bloc™ Technology Works

Other products on the market simply mask flavor defects, Bitter-Bloc™ actually blocks flavor defects from reaching taste receptors on the tongue to prevent the bitter molecules from binding with the receptor sites. In effect, it gives the product a cleaner taste. This allows formulators to use ingredients that meet consumer demand without compromising on taste. Works to eliminate bitter, salty, metallic, astringent, and general off-notes in a variety of oral formulations.

Additional Information:

Taste Receptor Activity and Stevia Case Studies: PDF