Patent ID: 7612048

Claim:
An edible film, comprising: at least one oxidized starch, the at least one oxidized starch being present in an amount of from 20 to 80 % by weight relative to the total weight of the film; at least one cellulose compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose and carboxymethylcellulose, the at least one cellulose compound being present in an amount of from 15 to 70 % by weight relative to the total weight of the film; and at least one active substance selected from the group consisting of a cosmetic substance, an aromatic substance, a pharmaceutical substance and a food substance, the at least one active substance being present in an amount of from 10 to 50 % by weight relative to the total weight of the film; wherein: the at least one oxidized starch and the at least one cellulose compound are chemically bonded to one another; and the film is composed so that the film will dissolve within 10 seconds of contact with saliva.