HaliTeddies A Vegan Gummy Bear to Inhibit Halitosis Using Carnosic Acid Extracted from Rosemary

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Alice Bessa
Anita Barbosa
João Costa
Julia Matysik
Mara Alves
Mariana Marques
Yaidelin Manrique

Abstract

HaliTeddies are made of carnosic acid present in rosemary and aim to inhibit the action of halitosis causing bacteria. A need for this product was identified due to the mandatory use of facial masks because of COVID-19, which has had a negative outcome when it comes to breathe malodour. A vegan gummy bear product was selected as the best idea to satisfy this need since it is an appealing approach for a younger audience of 15- to 49-year-olds. The strategy for production includes rosemary being bought from a national producer, whereas extraction of the active principle, production, and packaging is done at the production facilities. Lastly, an economic analysis has shown that this project requires an investment of 7 M€. The product would be sold at pharmacies at a retail price of 11.99 €. This analysis has shown that HaliTeddies may be considered to be a profitable and viable business.

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Alice Bessa, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Anita Barbosa, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

João Costa, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Julia Matysik, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Mara Alves, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Mariana Marques, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

Department of Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

Yaidelin Manrique, LSRE-LCM; ALiCE, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto

LSRE-LCM-Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering - Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal

 

ALiCE - Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

University of Porto

Rua Dr. Roberto Frias

4200-465 PORTO

Portugal