Sugar-Free Edible Vessel
AssigneeLoliware, Inc.
InventorsChelsea Fawn Briganti, Leigh Ann Tucker
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.
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A composition comprising:
- a hydrocolloid comprising agar, alginate, carrageenan, or any combinations of the foregoing;
- a polymer comprising a thermoplastic starch, a corn starch, a methylcellulose, a microcrystalline cellulose, a polylactic acid, or any combination of the foregoing;
- an additive comprising a cross-linker, a glycerin, a sugar alcohol such as maltitol, sorbitol or xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, acacia gum, shellac, chitosan, genepin, nano emulsions, algae oil, coconut oils, processed shea butter, ester gums, carnuba wax, ethocell, zein, a guar gum, acids, citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, or any combination of the foregoing;
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- wherein
- the hydrocolloid comprises from 20 wt % to 90 wt % of the composition,
- the polymer comprises from 25 wt % to 80 wt % of the composition,
- the additive comprises from 5 wt % to 60 wt % of the composition, and
- a moisture content of the composition is no more than 4 wt %.
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