Flavour / Flavor

It is widely recognized that many Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are bitter, some extremely so. But bitterness is not the only challenge in creating palatable, patient-accepted drug products. If not bitter, what are other common aversive sensory attributes? To answer this question, data…
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The use of natural polymer as excipients in pharmaceutical sector is expanding day by day. Low cost, safety degradable are the main causes that make them differ from other sources. Natural sources have wide range of varieties and characteristics. So they can be used…
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In this video Chris Moreton gives an interesting insight on pharmaceutical excipients. 
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What is an orally disintegrating dosage form? An orally disintegrating tablet is a novel formulation that dissolves in the saliva within a few seconds and without requiring of drinking additional water. This dosage form is a powerful way to deliver active drugs ingredients because it has many…
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23. May 2018 Flavors are blends of aroma chemicals that are developed for specific end-use applications. The exact composition of flavors is proprietary – it’s the intellectual property of the flavor supplier (“flavor house”). The…
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17. May 2018 To a sensory scientist, the term “flavor” refers to the combination of taste, aroma, mouthfeel and texture. To a formulator, a flavor is a commercial ingredient that is a blend of volatile chemicals responsible for…
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Active substances are rarely administered alone. For example, levothyroxine, a synthetic form of the thyroid hormone, indicated in the treatment of hypothyroidism, is administered at a very low dosage, ranging from 15 μg to 200 μg. These very small amounts of powder mean that it is not possible…
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