The invention described herein is a method for manufacturing a zinc compound lozenge, comprising the steps of adding at least one form of glycine and at least one form of ionic zinc salt to deionized water forming a zinc-glycine mixture； heating the zinc-glycine mixture to a first temperature； heating a stock base material to at least it's melting point； stirring in the zinc-glycine mixture to the stock base material； adding at least one flavor concentrate while stirring thoroughly to create a final mixture； pouring the final mixture into a mold specifying a final shape of the zinc compound lozenge； and cooling the final mixture in the mold until solid.
