The present invention relates to a heating or warming composition that may be delivered orally or to the skin or mucous membranes. The composition contains a warming agent in combination with a cooling agent. The warming agent and cooling agent may be provided in one composition or they may be provided separately in distinct formulations separated over time or geographically. The present invention also extends to methods of providing a heating sensation as well as to products for oral or skin or mucous membrane delivery that contain such a warming composition or that contain a warming agent in combination with a cooling agent. Such products include food products, beverages, chewing gums, confections, cosmetics, lotions, creams and the like containing such a warming composition.
