Edible film formulations containing maltodextrin
AssigneeWm. Wrigley Jr. Company
InventorsMichael R. Dzija, David G. Barkalow, Albert H. Chapdelaine, Daniel J. Zyck
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Abstract
Improved edible films for mucoadhesion are provided. The films include at least three types film forming agents other than pullulan, such as maltodextrins, hydrocolloids and fillers. Medicaments and other additive agents can also be incorporated into the edible films. In this regard, the edible films can be utilized to deliver or release the medicaments into an oral cavity, thereby providing effective oral treatment with respect to, for example, oral cleansing and breath freshening.
Claims20
A stand alone edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising at least three types of film forming agents and not including pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a filler.
A stand alone edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising at least three types of film forming agents and not including pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a filler, and the maltodextrin comprises about 5% to about 60% by dry weight of the stand alone edible film.
A stand alone edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising at least three types of film forming agents and not including pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a filler, and the filler comprises about 5% to about 30% by dry weight of the stand alone edible film.
A stand alone edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising at least three types of film forming agents and not including pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a filler, and the hydrocolloid further comprises about 10% to about 50% by dry weight of the stand alone edible film.
An edible film comprising a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a bulk filler and not including a pullulan.
A method of producing an edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising the steps of:
- preparing a base solution including at least three types of film forming agents other than pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid and a filler;
- and
- processing the base solution to form the edible film.
A method of producing an edible film for oral mucoadhesion comprising the steps of:
- preparing a base solution including at least three types of film forming agents other than pullulan;
- and
- processing the base solution to form the edible film, wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin ranging from about 5% to about 60% by dry weight of the edible film, a hydrocolloid ranging from about 10% to about 50% by dry weight of the edible film and a filler ranging from about 5% to about 30% by dry weight of the edible film.
A method of oral treatment comprising the steps of:
- providing a food-grade film including at least three types of film forming agents other than pullulan wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin, a hydrocolloid, a filler and a medicament;
- orally consuming the food-grade film;
- and
- releasing the medicament in an oral cavity.
A method of oral treatment comprising the steps of:
- providing a food-grade film including at least three types of film forming agents and a medicament;
- orally consuming the food-grade film;
- and
- releasing the medicament in an oral cavity, wherein the film forming agents comprise a maltodextrin ranging from 5% to about 60% by dry weight of the edible film, a hydrocolloid ranging from about 10% to about 50% by dry weight of the edible film and a filler ranging from about 5% to about 30% by dry weight of the edible film.
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