Beverage strip for dissolving in liquid and methods of use and manufacturing thereof

A beverage strip for dissolving in liquid and consumption, wherein the beverage strip comprises:

• a base matrix layer and a water-soluble substrate film, wherein the water-soluble substrate film encapsulates the base matrix layer, the base matrix layer configured to:
• provide structural integrity in a dry state, wherein the dry state corresponds to the beverage strip remaining solid and structurally intact prior to an exposure to a liquid medium, and
• dissolve upon contact with the liquid medium;
• wherein the water-soluble substrate film comprises a hydrocolloid-based film;
• and
• wherein the base matrix further comprises a flexible network, wherein the flexible network is selected from the group consisting of xylitol, mannitol, polyvinyl alcohol, sorbitol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, gellan gum, agar-agar, carrageenan, lecithin, and combinations thereof;
• a functional layer positioned on or within the base matrix layer, wherein the functional layer comprises a plurality of embedded substances, wherein the plurality of embedded substances are designed to release upon dissolution of the base matrix layer and deliver the plurality of embedded substances into the liquid medium for consumption;
• wherein the beverage strip comprises the base matrix layer, the water-soluble substrate film, and the functional layer collectively defining a total composition of the beverage strip.