Flavoring: Compounding a Treat
Author(s): Kloesel Lawson G
Issue: Jan/Feb 2001 - Compounding for Pediatric Patients
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Page(s): 13-16
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Abstract: Flavor influences the acceptability of nearly everything that passes the lips. In this article, the author discusses flavoring past and present, the chemistry of taste, masking tastes, suspending agents, agents and vehicles (acacia, cellulose, xantham gum and syrup), stability and reflavoring medications.
Related Keywords: acacia, cellulose, flavoring, flavors, masking taste, medication flavoring, reflavoring, syrup, taste, taste masking, xanthan gum