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Probiotics are no news really, we’ve known and talked about them for years now and numerous studies have shown us the benefits they have on our digestive system. Over the past years though, the scope of the research has widened in that they may prove effective in other microbiota of our bodies.One such case is the oral cavity, where the microbiota also plays a crucial role in prevention and health.What is the microbiome?The microbiome is the whole group of microbial residents in and on our bodies, which have coevolved together with us, living in what is called a symbiotic state…

Vitafoods Europe 2022 is the most important event in Europe for nutraceutical products. This year, the event takes place in Geneva from May 10 to 12.In this prestigious fair, the areas of nutraceuticals, functional foods and drinks are combined. It is one of the biggest and complete expositions in the world of medical technology, health, pharmacy and care where everybody pay attention to the needs of each industry that is constantly changing and growing.As leaders in developing the medicated gum category, we cannot miss the opportunity to be there and show the potential of chewing gum as a new and effective delivery system for health &…

In 2020 cigarettes represented 84.1% of the total nicotine ecosystem by retail value sales, compared to 88.9% in 2017. Growing from a much smaller base, noncombustible products, including heated tobacco, vaping products, and nicotine pouches, have continued to take share from combustible products over the past three years.The major nicotine ecosystem players dominate the overall market, although manufacturers of noncombustible products, both new entrants and established players, have gained share.Smokeless tobacco is a tobacco product that is used by means other than smoking. Its use involves chewing, sniffing, or placing the product between gum and the cheek or lip. They are produced in various forms,…

CPhI Worldwide is the event where thousands of pharma suppliers and buyers connect and learn within the industry. This year the event will take place at the Fiera Milano in Milan, Italy from 9-10 November, where our sales team will be present as well.At Cafosa we envision chewing gum as an efficient and friendly way to deliver health and wellness, that is why we couldn’t miss this opportunity.We are convinced that chewing gum can be more than what it is. Medicated and functional gum can release an API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) or rather, functional ingredient by the mechanical action of…

Gum base is the ingredient that distinguishes chewing and bubble gum from all other confectionery products. It is an insoluble and non-nutritive substance that enables a chewing gum to be chewed for hours without experiencing substantial changes. Gum base is made of food-grade polymers, plasticizers, softeners, texturizers and emulsifiers among other ingredients, which impart their unique properties to chewing gum. In order to be food-grade, the gum base has to comply with international requirements such as the FDA 21 CFR 172.615 and the Food Chemicals Codex Specifications.Every time we develop a new gum base, we focus on the physical properties that the chewing…

People worldwide have chewed on natural materials for hundreds of years. Some of these materials include thickened resin and latex from certain types of trees, various sweet grasses, leaves, grains and waxes.The ancient Greeks chewed mastic gum (or mastiche, pronounced “mas-tee-ka”) for centuries. This substance is formed from the resin contained in the bark of the mastic tree found mainly in Greece and Turkey. Greek women favored chewing mastic gum to clean their teeth and sweeten their breath.The Indians of New England taught American colonists to quench their thirsts by chewing the gum-like resin that forms on spruce trees when…

Each chewing or bubble gum format has its own formula adaptations and specific gum base adapted to the production necessities and technological specificities.Choosing the right gum base depending on the type of product is important, as it impacts directly in production performance and efficiencies as well as in the final product quality.Here are just a few examples of the most common gum formats on the market and how each needs to be adapted to ensure optimum output.Cut & WrapThe gum bases for this type of line need a certain elasticity to withstand the stretching that takes place in the cooling…

At Cafosa we are celebrating a new record:  last week we reached 500 consecutive days without accidents causing sick leave at our Barcelona (Santiga) production facility!While this is a great feat, it is really all about adding one more day each day in our commitment to workplace Health and Safety.How did we get here?We had been coming a long way already by 2019 in managing daily operations, but really it was 2020 that challenged us into stepping up and dealing with the unpredicted and unpredictable.From the very beginning of the Covid-19 outburst in Spain we created a special internal taskforce…