An oral care composition (A) comprises (a) a mucus-like agent containing ovomucin (OM) and (b) an emulsifier or mannoprotein, provided that if (b) is an emulsifier then (a) has a sialic acid content of 1.5-2.5 wt. %. Independent claims are included for: (i) the use of a combination of OM with at least one other mucus-like agent (I), selected from carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, water-soluble and swellable salts of polyacrylic acid, alginates, carrageenates, guar gum, high molecular polyacrylates and/or animal mucins, as additives in the production of oral care compositions； (ii) a solid formulation containing a combination of OM, (I) and optionally furthger additives, for dissolution in water or aqueous ethanol for production of an oral care composition； and (iii) the production of an oral care composition by mixing a mucus-like agent containing OM and having a sialic acid content of 1.5-2.5 wt. % (based on dry weight) with an aqueous solution containing an emulsifier. ACTIVITY : None given in the source material. MECHANISM OF ACTION : Saliva substitute.
