EDIBLE, LOW CALORIE COMPOSTIONS OF A CARRIER AND AN ACTIVE INGREDIENT AND METHODS FOR PREPARATION THEREOF

摘要

Edible, low calorie compositions contain, in addition to an active ingredient, such as flavoring agents, sweetening agents, therapeutic agents, cosmetic agents and luminescent agents, a gel or glass carrier which is the amorphous reaction product of a basic amino acid, a carboxylic acid, a source of metallic ions and water. Methods of making the compositions are disclosed.