A flavor gradient capsule having concentric shells with flavor increasing from outside to inside, to balance desensitization of flavor receptors during a slow dissolution in the mouth. The capsule has a core (101)(201) with a concentrated flavorant, an inner shell (102)(202) substantially surrounding the core with the same flavorant at a lower concentration, and an outer shell (103)(203) substantially surrounding the inner shell (102)(202), with the same flavorant at a yet lower concentration. Also disclosed are methods of making such flavor gradient capsules and orally-enjoyable products incorporating the same.
