The present invention relates to an ingestible aggregate comprising a pre-swelled substantially anhydrous hydrocolloid and a substrate. More particularly this invention relates to an aggregate having as a substrate a dietary fiber and/or drug wherein the composition can be administered in a therapeutically effective amount Hydrocolloids useful include natural and modified gums, celluloses, modified celluloses, pectins, mucillages, modified starches, noncellulose polysaccharides, algal polysaccharides and mixtures thereof. The aggregate should be in the size range of about 4 to about 70 U.S. mesh. The unpleasant taste and mouthfeel of the fiber and/or drug is effectively masked and substantial hydration is delayed until the compositions reaches the stomach. The compositions are substantially more palatable, devoid of graininess, bitterness or fibrous texture. The pleasant taste of the composition encourages patient compliance with their fiber or drug therapy.
本发明涉及一种可食用的聚合体,它包括一种预膨胀的基本无
水的
水胶体和一种基质。更具体地说,本发明涉及一种以膳食纤维和/或药物为基质的聚合体,其中的组合物可以治疗有效量给药。有用的
水胶体包括天然胶和改性胶、
纤维素、改性
纤维素、
果胶、粘液质、改性淀粉、非纤维
多糖、海藻
多糖及其混合物。聚合体的大小范围应在约 4 到约 70 美国目之间。纤维和/或药物的难闻味道和口感会被有效掩盖,大量
水合作用会延迟到组合物进入胃部。组合物的口感更好,没有颗粒感、苦味或纤维质感。组合物令人愉悦的口感可促使患者坚持纤维或药物治疗。