Zendium is a brand of toothpaste marketed by Unilever in Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, 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.
As of 2007, zendium's market share in Denmark was about 37%.
Ingredients
The active ingredients in Zendium are:
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:
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 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
External links
Official websites in Denmark, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden.
