Edible film and method of using same for decorating foodstuffs

a foodtuff and edible technology, applied in applications, sweetmeats, bakery products, etc., can solve the problems of reliance on artisan labor, unable to provide foodtuff decoration, and expensive beautifying foodstuffs

Inactive Publication Date: 2003-08-28
JACK GUTTMAN
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In any event, such beautifully decorated foodstuffs are rather expensive, and even more so when they are personalized.
The various attempts at providing improved foodstuff decoration suffer from any or all of: reliance upon artisan labor, excessively complicated and expensive apparatus, or applications limitations.

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, for providing a clear edible film:

[0052] 18 grams of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;

[0053] 1 ml of propylene glycol; and

[0054] 240 ml of water.

[0055] Example 2, for providing a colorless and opaque edible film:

[0056] 18 grams of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;

[0057] 1 ml of propylene glycol;

[0058] 245 ml of water; and

[0059] 12 grams of starch.

[0060] Example 3, for providing a pink and translucent edible film:

[0061] 18 grams of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;

[0062] 0.5 ml of propylene glycol;

[0063] 235 ml of water; and

[0064] 5 ml of food coloring composed of:

[0065] water, propylene glycol, and

[0066] FD&C Red #3.

[0067] Example 4, for providing a black and opaque edible film:

[0068] 18 grams of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose;

[0069] 1 ml of propylene glycol;

[0070] 240 ml of water;

[0071] 4 grams of starch; and

[0072] 10 ml of food coloring composed of:

[0073] water, propylene glycol, and

[0074] FD&C Blue #1, Red #3,

[0075] Yellow #5 and Yellow #6.

[0076] Example 5, for providing a yellow and opa...

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Abstract

An edible film and method of using same for decorating foodstuffs, in particular and baked goods, wherein anyone can easily, inexpensively and artistically decorate foodstuffs. The edible film according to the present invention is composed of an edible polymer film which is preferably releasably mounted upon a flexible substrate to provide a reinforced edible film. The edible film is peelably released from the substrate to provide decorations for the foodstuff. The edible film may be decoratively prepared into predetermined decorations prior to distribution, which may include being pre-printed, pre-cut, colored, or being of pre-selected opacity and sheen. Pre-printing may be accomplished by any suitable printing process utilizing edible inks. Alternatively, the edible film may be distributed in a not yet finalized decoration form, wherein finalization is left up to the user. For example, the reinforced edible film may be distributed without being pre-printed or only partially pre-printed, wherein the user controls subsequent printing, writing, drawing or otherwise marking upon the edible film, such as by use of edible ink writing instruments. Further, the user may purchase sheets of the reinforced edible film and thereafter cut the reinforced edible film sheets into shapes defined by the user.

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[0001] 1. Field of the Invention[0002] The present invention relates to devices and methods used to decorate foodstuffs, particularly baked goods, such as for example cakes and pies. More particularly, the present invention relates to an edible film for decorating foodstuffs that is releasably adhered to a substrate, wherein the edible film is peelably released from the substrate and thereupon applied to the foodstuff. The edible film may be pre-printed with edible inks or may be written or drawn upon by the user such as for example by edible ink pens, may be colored, clear or selectively opaque, may be die-cut into pre-selected shapes or may be cut into selected shapes by the user.[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art[0004] Foodstuffs, particularly baked goods, such as cakes, pies, cookies, and the like, are frequently decorated so as to present a pleasing presentation to those who are about to enjoy eating them. Especially on notable occasions such as a birthday, a holiday or a m...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A21D13/00A21D13/08A23G3/00A23G3/20A23G3/28A23G3/56A23L1/00A23P1/08
CPCA21D13/0009A21D13/0087A21D13/009A23G3/20A23P2001/089A23G3/566A23L1/0067A23P1/086A23G3/28A23P20/20A23P2020/253A21D13/24A21D13/47A21D13/48
Inventor STEWART, DOUGLAS R.
Owner JACK GUTTMAN
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