#$%^&*AU2011200561C120130404.pdf#####The invention is related to a cooling composition, a chewing gum or confection containing the cooling composition and use of the cooling composition for delivering a prolonged physiological cooling sensation to the skin or mucous membrane wherein the said cooling composition comprises a 30-60 wt. % monomenthyl glutarate ester, and 5-50 wt.% N-2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropyl butanamide and optionally menthol.