Patent ID: 8048466
Filing Date: 2011-11-01
Classification: B65D,Y02A,Y02W,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An edible film suitable for use as a substitute for a seaweed based edible film comprising: a fruit, vegetable or a combination fruit and vegetable layer, wherein the fruit, vegetable or combination of fruit and vegetable layer comprises at least 75% fruit, vegetable or combination of fruit and vegetable puree calculated on a percent solids basis; wherein the size of the particles in the fruit, vegetable or combination of fruit and vegetable puree is from about 5 to about 1700 micrometers; wherein the edible film has a dry film thickness in a range that is between about 4 to about 7 mils (about 0.1 to about 0.18 mm), a moisture content in a range that is between about 4% to about 8%, and a water activity in a range that is between about 0.2 to about 0.6; and wherein the edible film comprises an added edible plasticizer, an added edible polymer, an added edible insoluble fiber source, or a mixture thereof, such that the film comprises less than about 25% added plasticizer, added edible polymer, added insoluble fiber, or mixture thereof, calculated on a percent solids basis; thereby providing an edible film that has a strength, flexibility, and thinness to serve as a substitute for a seaweed based edible film.