As the world’s second developed. The inventors are seeking

Cocoa-Based Toothpaste and Oral Care Gel ORAL CARE PRODUCTS Tooth decay is initiated by the presence of streptococci bacteria (Streptococcus mutans) due to its metabolism process in

converting sugar or sucrose into glucan. Glucan adheres to the tooth surface and leads to the formation of plaque. Moreover,

poor dental hygiene causes gum disease, cavities, and other infections. In the long term, it can cause fatal ailments such as

cancer or oropharyngeal (middle part of the throat) disorders.

Technological innovations in toothpaste and mouthwash are aimed at preventing the formation of cavities, plaque buildup and

bad breath, as well as treating oral sores and ulcers. Teeth whitening is the top priority for American consumers, while plaque

and tartar build-up are Europe’s concern. The present invention has come up with oral care products from cocoa. Cocoa tannin

extracted from cocoa powder can inhibit the glucosyl-tranferase enzyme required in the metabolism process, hence, inhibit the

formation of plaque.

• Gel toothpaste w i th tann in ext ract f rom cocoa powder is

des igned to inh ib i t the growth o f major denta l p laque

bacter ia , i .e . S. mutans. Th is ant i bacter ia l toothpaste

can he lp to prevent the tooth decay cause by the bacter ia ,

and a f reshness sensat ion wi l l l inger in the mouth a f ter

each brush

• The ora l r inse can he lp to enhance the e f fect o f the cocoa

tann in ge l toothpaste . Tannin ext ract acts as an inso lub le

layer on tooth sur face in hydroxyapat i te form, making the

teeth become more res is tant to ac id a t tacks

• No an imal der ivat ives and not tested on an imals

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WHAT’S NEXT?

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THE INNOVATION

This gel toothpaste and oral rinse invention from cocoa has the ability to inhibit the growth of major dental plaque bacteria and prevent tooth decay. The presence of streptococci bacteria, which adheres to the tooth surface, coupled with poor dental hygiene causes gum diseases and infections, and could lead to serious ailments such as cancer or other disorders. Oral care products from cocoa tannin retain freshness and acts as an insoluble layer on teeth to resist acid attacks. With costs of treatments rising, oral care hygiene from cocoa holds promising market possibilities.

COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES

The to ta l revenue der ived f rom the ora l care market was approx imate ly $30,257.3 mi l l ion in 2011. Europe and

As ia-Pac i f ic account for 58% of the g loba l ora l care market share. The most impor tant fac tor that propels the

growth o f ora l care is the awareness on ora l hyg iene. Ora l care has ga ined momentum, as the cost o f the

t reatment o f denta l d iseases is a larming. As such, ora l care products f rom cocoa have promis ing market

potent ia l .

MARKET POTENTIAL

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The processing method for oral care products from cocoa is maintained as trade secret.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

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PROJECT  CODE:  P247