Zendium

Zendium is a brand of toothpaste marketed by Unilever in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France,^[1] Germany, Hungary, Italy, the Middle East, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Slovakia and Switzerland.

History

Zendium was introduced in the Netherlands in 1976, its formula being based on the enzyme research of Henk Hoogendoorn.^[2]

As of 2007, zendium's market share in Denmark was about 37%.^[2]

Ingredients

The active ingredients in Zendium are:^[3]

• 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:^[4]

• Carrageenan
• Citric acid
• Disodium phosphate
• Glyceril
• Hydrated silica
• Sodium benzoate
• Sorbitol
• Steareth-30
• Water
• Xanthan gum

The flavours and colours in Zendium are:

• Aroma
• Sodium Saccharin
• CI 77891

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^[3] and is believed to reduce the risk of aphthous ulcers.^[2] In addition, since Zendium does not contain SLS or similar foaming agents, it can be used together with chlorhexidine.^[3][5]

References

1. "Les dentifrices Zendium arrivent en France" [Zendium in France] (in French). 2015.
2. Lene Wedel Heilskov (2008). "zendiums historie" [History of Zendium] (PDF) (in Danish). Zendium.
3. "Zendium Classic". Opus Health Care.
4. "How Zendium Works & Ingredients". www.zendium.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-03-24.
5. Kolahi J, Soolari A (September 2006). "Rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate solution after brushing and flossing teeth: a systematic review of effectiveness". Quintessence Int. 37 (8): 605–12. PMID 16922019.

External links

• Official websites in Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.