Edible film products and methods of making same

• US 20040096569A1
• Filed: 11/15/2002
• Published: 05/20/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: WM Wrigley Jr Company (Mars Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: WM Wrigley Jr Company (Mars Incorporated)
• Inventors: Zuehlke, Julius, Marske, Scott, Kehoe, Gary S., Barkalow, David G., Seielstad, Donald A., Chapdelaine, Albert H., Grey, Ronald, Zyck, Daniel J., Johnson, Sonya S., McGrew, Gordon N., Maxwell, James R., Cai, David J., Rancich, Joseph D., Aumann, Rebecca A.
• Application Number:
  US10/295,277
• Publication Number:
  US 20040096569A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 426/660
• CPC Class Codes: A23L 27/79 in the form of films
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/0056 Mouth soluble or dispersible forms; Suckable, eatable, chewable coherent forms; Forms rapidly disintegrating in the mouth; Lozenges; Lollipops; Bite capsules; Baked products; Baits or other oral forms for animals
• CPC Class Codes: A61K 9/006 Oral mucosa, e.g. mucoadhesive forms, sublingual droplets; Buccal patches or films; Buccal sprays

Abstract

Edible thin films and methods of making same are provided. The edible thin films provide a variety of different products that can vary in flavor, color, shape, and mouthfeel.

Claims

1. An edible thin film product comprising:

a container including a body that defines an interior for housing the edible thin film;

the edible thin film having a characteristic indicative of a flavor of the edible thin film, the characteristic being chosen from the group consisting of color and shape; and

the body including the characteristic.

2. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the body has substantially the same cross-sectional shape as the edible thin film.

4. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film provides at least two flavors.

5. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the body and film have substantially the same cross-sectional shape and color.

6. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film has at least two colors.

7. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film includes sides that are not parallel.

8. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

9. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein at least one surface of the edible thin film includes a design.

10. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible film releases color to dye a tongue in the mouth of the consumer.

13. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, pullulan, levan, elsinan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

14. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

15. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

16. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils, with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, thymol, and synthetic flavors.

17. The edible thin film product of claim 1 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

3. The edible thin film product of claim I wherein the body has portions thereof that are of a same color as the edible thin film.

11. The edible thin film product of claim I wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

12. The edible thin film product of claim I wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the film dissolves in the mouth of the consumer.

18. An edible thin film comprising a film former and flavor, the edible thin film having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portion having different colors that extend for an entire length, width, or depth of the film.

19. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film provides at least two flavors to a consumer consuming the edible thin film.

20. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film includes sides that are not parallel.

21. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

22. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein at least one side of the edible thin film includes a design.

23. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible film releases color to dye a tongue of the consumer when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

24. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

25. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the film dissolves in the mouth of a consumer.

26. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, levan, elsinan, pullulan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

27. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

28. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

29. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, synthetic flavors, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, and thymol.

30. The edible thin film of claim 18 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

31. An edible thin film comprising a body defined, at least in part, by a film-former and at least one flavor, the body including at least two separate and distinct regions that provide a different characteristic to a consumer placing the edible thin film in the consumer'"'"'s mouth.

32. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the characteristic is a flavor.

33. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the characteristic is a mouth sensation.

34. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the mouth sensation is chosen from the group consisting of temperature sensation, gas generation, and moisture release.

35. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the distinct regions extend for an entire length or width of the edible thin film.

36. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the regions have different colors.

37. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film includes sides that are not parallel.

38. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the regions include surfaces that have a different texture.

39. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein at least one side of the edible thin film includes a design.

40. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, levan, elsinan, pullulan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

41. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

42. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

43. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, synthetic flavors, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise and the like, flavor oils with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, and thymol.

44. The edible thin film of claim 31 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

45. An edible thin film comprising a body having a shape that is indicative of a flavor of the film.

46. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the film provides a consumer consuming the film with a citrus flavor.

47. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the film provides a consumer consuming the film with a fruit flavor.

48. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

49. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein at least one surface of the edible thin film includes a design.

50. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible film releases color to dye a tongue in the mouth of the consumer.

51. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

52. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the film dissolves in the mouth of the consumer.

53. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, pullulan, levan, elsinan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

54. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

55. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

56. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils, with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, thymol, and synthetic flavors.

57. The edible thin film of claim 45 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

58. An edible thin film comprising a body having a color that is indicative of a flavor of the film.

59. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the body has a color chosen from the group consisting of green, red, yellow, orange, and blue.

60. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the flavor is chosen from the group consisting of lemon, cherry, orange, lime, and grape.

61. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the body has at least two colors.

62. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film includes sides that are not parallel.

63. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

64. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film releases color to dye the tongue of the consumer.

65. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein at least one side of the edible thin film product includes a design.

66. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

67. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the product dissolves in the mouth of the consumer.

68. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, pullulan, levan, elsinan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

69. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

70. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

71. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils, with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, thymol, and synthetic flavors.

72. The edible thin film of claim 58 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

73. An edible thin film comprising a body that includes a surface characteristic chosen from the group consisting of a texture and a design and includes at least two regions having a different color.

74. An edible thin film comprising a body that includes at least two regions having a different color and the film providing a consumer consuming the edible thin film with an oral sensation chosen from the group consisting of temperature and gas release.

75. An edible thin film comprising a medicament and including on a surface thereof a design indicating at least one of the medicament, supplier, and manufacturer of the film.

76. The edible thin film of claim 75 wherein the medicament is chosen from the group consisting of oral cleansing agents, breath freshening agents, pharmaceutical agents, nutritional agents and vitamins.

77. An edible thin film comprising a body including on a surface thereof a design.

78. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

79. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible film releases color to dye a tongue of the consumer when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

80. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

81. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the film dissolves in the mouth of a consumer.

82. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, levan, elsinan, pullulan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

83. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline .cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

84. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

85. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, synthetic flavors, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, and thymol.

86. The edible thin film of claim 77 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

87. An edible thin film comprising a body that is defined by at least two layers.

88. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film provides at least two flavors to a consumer consuming the edible thin film.

89. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film includes a surface that is textured.

90. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein at least one side of the edible thin film includes a design.

91. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible film releases color to dye a tongue of the consumer when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

92. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film is so constructed and arranged so as to create a tongue tattoo when dissolved in the mouth of a consumer.

93. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film includes ingredients that create an oral sensation as the film dissolves in the mouth of a consumer.

94. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, levan, elsinan, pullulan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

95. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film comprises a filler chosen from the group consisting of microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose polymers, including wood, magnesium and calcium carbonate, ground limestone, silicates, including magnesium and aluminum silicate, clay, talc, titanium dioxide, mono-calcium phosphate, di-calcium phosphate, and tri-calcium phosphate.

96. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film comprises a plasticizer chosen from the group consisting of tallow, hydrogenated tallow, hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated vegetable oils, cocoa butter, sorbitol, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, invert sugars, corn syrup, lecithin, hydrogenated lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, mono-, di- and triglycerides, acetylated monoglycerides, and fatty acids including palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids.

97. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film includes a flavor chosen from the group consisting of essential oils, synthetic flavors, citrus oil, fruit essences, spices, peppermint oil, spearmint oil, mint oils, clove oils, oil of wintergreen, anise, flavor oils with germ killing properties including menthol, eucalyptol, and thymol.

98. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

99. The edible thin film of claim 87 wherein the layers have differing rates of dissolution.

100. A method for flavoring water comprising the step of providing an edible thin film having a flavor and placing the flavor in water prior to consuming the water.

101. The method of claim 100 wherein the edible thin film has a citrus flavor.

102. The edible thin film of claim 100 wherein the edible thin film comprises a film former chosen from the group consisting of carboxymethylcellulose, methylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, guar gum, locust bean gum, xanthan gum, hydrolyzed gums, carrageenan, konjac, arabinogalactan, beta-glucan, algins, propylene glycol, pullulan, levan, elsinan, pectins, chitosan, gum arabic, native starches including corn starch, waxy maize starch, high-amylose corn starch, potato, tapioca, rice and wheat starch, modified starches including acid modified, bleached, oxidized, esterified, etherified, crosslinked, and enzymatically-treated starches;

starch hydrolyzed products including maltodextrin;

protein including albumen, gelatin, casein, salts of casein, whey, wheat gluten, zein, and protein derived from soybeans;

polymers including polyvinyl pyrrolidone, methycrylate copolymer, and carboxyvinyl copolymers.

103. The edible thin film of claim 100 wherein the edible thin film includes an emulsifier chosen from the group consisting of lecithin, enzyme-modified lecithin, food-grade non-ionic emulsifiers, such as fatty acids (C₁₀-C₁₈), mono and diacyl glycerides, ox bile extract, polyglycerol esters, polyethylene sorbitan esters, propylene glycol, sorbitan monopalmitate, and sorbitan tristerate.

104. The edible thin film of claim 100 wherein at least one side of the edible thin film product includes a design.

105. A method for treating a disorder of the mouth comprising the steps of providing an edible thin film including a medicament and adhering the edible thin film to a portion of the mouth exhibiting the disorder.

106. The method of claim 105 wherein the edible thin film includes a bioadhesive.