The invention relates to novel edible paper comprising the following components by weight proportion: 10 to 50 parts of 
starch, 1 to 5 parts of konjak gum, 1 to 5 parts of 
gellan gum, 1 to 5 parts of 
xanthan gum, 10 to 30 parts of film-forming assistant agent, 1 to 5 parts of 
polylysine-based compound preservatives, and 1 to 5 parts of 
pigment. The novel edible paper of the invention has the following advantages: the paper is water-soluble, thereby serving partial functions of paper; the edible paper has good strength, high 
toughness, smooth texture and great transparency, thereby serving partial functions of fabric; moreover, the edible paper can be combined with various flavors and colors, thereby covering wider application range; the edible paper is further applicable in 
food preservation and available as a good carrier for various functional substances; and the product of the edible paper contains 
polysaccharide substances, thereby achieving the effects of clearing the 
stomach, expelling the 
toxin, beautifying, naturally losing weight, supplementing 
calcium, balancing salt and the like.