Pastillerlozenger

Pastillerlozenger is a term used in some European contexts to describe a confectionery product that blends characteristics of a pastille and a lozenge. The word combines pastille, a soft, candy-like mass, with lozenge, a medicated or flavored tablet designed to dissolve in the mouth. In practice, pastillerlozenger denotes a category of throat lozenges or hard candies that have a pastille-like texture while delivering flavor and, when present, medicinal ingredients.

Production and composition: Typical formulations use sugar or glucose syrup as a base, with a gelling agent such as pectin or gelatin to create a chewy interior. Flavorings (fruit, menthol, eucalyptus) and colorants are common. When intended as medicines, pastillerlozenger may include active ingredients such as menthol, vitamin C, or cough suppressants, and are produced under applicable pharmacopeial or food-supplement standards. Sugar-free variants often rely on xylitol or sorbitol, and vegan versions may substitute plant-based gelling agents.

Use and regulation: They serve culinary and therapeutic roles, with a texture designed to ease swallowing and a flavor profile that masks bitterness. Regulatory status varies by country; products can be classified as confectionery or medicinal lozenges, each with distinct labeling and safety requirements.

See also: Pastille, Lozenges, Cough drop.