Effects of gummy characteristics on mastication and swallowing function in healthy young adults

Key Points

• This research aims to explore how different characteristics of gummies impact the chewing and swallowing functions in healthy young adults.
• Randomized trial with healthy young adults
• Participants tested various gummy textures
• Mastication and swallowing was assessed through standard protocols
• Gummy texture significantly influenced mastication efficiency, with softer gummies leading to faster chewing times (p<0.05).
• Swallowing ease was highest with high viscosity gummies, as indicated by reduced effort scores (p=0.01).
• Chewing forces varied significantly across gummy types, impacting the overall swallowing function.