Zendium
Brand of toothpaste marketed by Unilever
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::summary Brand of toothpaste marketed by Unilever ::
Zendium is a brand of toothpaste marketed by Unilever in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France,{{cite web |title = Les dentifrices Zendium arrivent en France |url = http://meilleur-dentifrice.info/dentifrices-zendium-arrivent-france/ |language = French |trans-title=Zendium in France |year = 2015
History
Zendium was introduced in the Netherlands in 1976, its formula being based on the enzyme research of Henk Hoogendoorn.
As of 2007, zendium's market share in Denmark was about 37%.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Zendium are:{{cite web |title = Zendium Classic |url = http://www.opushc.se/ProductItem.asp?id=738 |publisher = Opus Health Care |access-date = 2009-07-16 |archive-date = 2010-08-23 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100823175115/http://www.opushc.se/ProductItem.asp?id=738 |url-status = dead
- Enzymes: amyloglucosidase, glucosidase, lactoperoxidase, glucose oxidase and lysozyme.
- Sodium fluoride
- Colostrum
- Lactoferrin
- Potassium thiocyanate
- Sodium fluoride
- Zinc gluconate
- Abrasive: Hydrated silica
- Surfactant: Steareth-30
The supporting ingredients in Zendium are:
- Carrageenan
- Citric acid
- Disodium phosphate
- Glyceril
- Hydrated silica
- Sodium benzoate
- Sorbitol
- Steareth-30
- Water
- Xanthan gum
The flavours and colours in Zendium are:
Unlike many types of toothpaste, Zendium products do not contain the foaming agent sodium lauryl sulfate (SDS or NaDS, where D means dodecyl). The lack of SLS protects the mucous membranes and is believed to reduce the risk of aphthous ulcers. In addition, since Zendium does not contain SLS or similar foaming agents, it can be used together with chlorhexidine.
References
References
- Lene Wedel Heilskov. (2008). "zendiums historie". Zendium.
- "How Zendium Works & Ingredients".
- (September 2006). "Rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate solution after brushing and flossing teeth: a systematic review of effectiveness". Quintessence Int.
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