an ice pop configuration and consumed by a child or an adult the ice pop retains an acceptable flavor profile and also mitigates tooth decay application_number US 201313944147 A description the bioconsumable food product described herein contains an active ingredient for preventing tooth decay in particular the active ingredient may be xylitol which may be provided in solid or liquid form e g xylitol dissolved in liquid the food product may be added to various food stuffs existing in both liquid and solid form also the food product may be consumed as a liquid replacement for the body xylitol has an active anti caries effect that serves to block the formation of biofilm or plaque on the surface of teeth biofilm contains bacteria that produce lactic acid which demineralizes the surface of teeth thereby causing tooth decay the xylitol is a sweetener that cannot be metabolized by bacteria in the mouth thereby further preventing biofilm formation of the teeth the prevention of the formation of biofilm on the teeth can eliminate demineralization of the tooth surface accordingly tooth decay may be mitigated or even prevented with the consumption of the bioconsumable product containing xylitol dextrose may also be incorporated into the bioconsumable food product containing xylitol in all.