Nextol SF™ Hard Candy Base
Nextol SF™ Hard Candy Base is our convenient, consistent, sweet-tasting, and ready-to-use proprietary sorbitol-blended hard candy base, ideal for the addition of actives that require a lower working temperature (60°C). This sugar-free, easy-to-compound base has excellent mold release properties and includes our natural Bitter-Bloc™ Technology to block bitter notes found in many APIs. The finished cavity calibration weight is 7.70 g per SmartPopps™ lollipop (study available upon request). This base is formulated to have a distinct mouth-feel texture, gradual set time, and a low working temperature suitable for temperature-sensitive actives. It also offers good mold release properties when used with our SmartPopps™ Lollipop Mold (SKU: E0500-01), good suspending properties, and a slightly clear/opaque appearance. Nextol SF™ is perfect for making lollipops or hard lozenges in a free-flowing powder form. The required hard product set time is approximately 8 hours at room temperature. Tech Sheet Available.
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- GRAS CERTIFIED ORGANIC
- NON-GMO
- WATER AND OIL MISCIBLE
- HEAT STABLE (TO OVER 160°C)
- LOW pH STABLE
- NO ALLERGY DECLARATIONS
How Bitter-Bloc™ Technology Works:
Bitter-Bloc™ is an advanced protein technology that naturally blocks flavor defects in various applications, addressing palatability issues found in many APIs and excipients. Unlike other products that merely mask unpleasant flavors, this innovative solution effectively prevents these defects from reaching taste buds, resulting in a cleaner taste profile. This organic, water-soluble protein has been validated by third-party studies to modulate over 16 of the 25 bitter taste receptors on the tongue, significantly reducing bitterness perception. Additionally, it eliminates salty, metallic, astringent, and other off-notes in liquid, powder, or tablet-based oral formulations. With its versatile formulation capabilities, this protein technology offers a comprehensive solution for improving the taste profiles of compounded prescriptions, enhancing patient compliance and satisfaction.
Q: How much Bitter-Bloc™ do I need?
A: Typically, the more bitter something is, the more Bitter-Bloc™ is needed. Typically, most aqueous formulas are effective around 100-500 ppm.
Q: Is Bitter-Bloc™ a sweetness modulator?
A: Bitter-Bloc™ is not a sweetness modulator as it does not affect
sweetness. However, in some cases tasters will notice an enhanced flavor profile. Since bitterness is a strong flavor, it often will overpower the other flavors present. Bitter-Bloc™ will bring down the bitterness perception to the point that other flavors are able to be perceived.
Q: Are there any applications where Bitter-Bloc™ will not work?
A: Although Bitter-Bloc™ is effective in most applications, it will not work with an active organism present such as an active probiotic.