Development of a nutritionally balanced, melt‐in‐the‐mouth chocolate for patients with epidermolysis bullosa

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited blistering disorders that primarily affect the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive tract, which can lead to poor nutritional status. Dietary supplements and nutritional support methods, such as nasogastric tubes and gastrostomy, have been emp...

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Published in:Journal of dermatology 2023-12, Vol.50 (12), p.1640-1643
Main Authors: Nakamura, Kosei, Takashima, Shota, Nohara, Takuma, Watanabe, Mika, Natsuga, Ken, Ujiie, Hideyuki
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Chocolate
Dietary supplements
Epidermolysis bullosa
Gastrointestinal tract
Mouth
nutrition
Nutritional status
Ostomy
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Summary:Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited blistering disorders that primarily affect the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive tract, which can lead to poor nutritional status. Dietary supplements and nutritional support methods, such as nasogastric tubes and gastrostomy, have been employed to improve the nutritional status of patients with EB; however, few foods are suitable for enjoyable eating with family and friends. Here, we introduce a nutritionally balanced, melt‐in‐the‐mouth chocolate called andew, which was specifically designed for patients with EB. The andew chocolate is nutritionally superior and melts more easily than traditional chocolates, thus it is suitable for patients with EB, who are prone to oral erosions. Patients responded more favorably to the taste and texture of andew than to those of other dietary supplements. Not only does andew provide nutritional benefits, but it also promotes enjoyable eating with family members and friends, which could positively impact patients' mental health.
ISSN:0385-2407
1346-8138
DOI:10.1111/1346-8138.16955