A composition comprising: (a) one or more immune boosting agents; (b) a botanical extract with antimicrobial activity; and (c) a base composition comprising one or more gelling agents and water is provided. Preferably the one or more immune boosting agents are selected from selenium, zinc, vitamin D3, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin C. The composition may preferably comprise each of selenium, zinc, vitamin D3, vitamin A and vitamin C. The composition may preferably comprise each of selenium, zinc, vitamin D3, vitamin E and vitamin A. The botanical extract with antimicrobial activity may comprise an effective amount of gingerol or shogaol, preferably derived from ginger. The botanical extract with antimicrobial activity may comprise an effective amount of a flavonoid or a flavanol, preferably derived from elderberry, cranberry, blueberry or grape. The gelling agent is preferably one or both of a gellan gum and/or xanthan gum. The composition may further comprise a carbohydrate, preferably maltodextrin or star
