Journal of Anesthesiology and Pain Research

Edible Film

Edible films and coatings are defined as any thin material used for wrapping or coating food materials and drugs to extend shelf life of the product which may be consumed together or removed before consumption. The term “edible film” has two main considerations. First part “edible” means, films may be consumed together with foods in contact so they need to cover all properties of safe-food ingredients according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) having Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status. Latter part “films” means, covering material should have packaging properties which protect the inner part from outer environment and limit gas and water vapor transportation between food material and outside. Top of Form