From Dissolvable Pre-Workout Protein Packs to Instant Oatmeal
Kuraray’s MonoSol division, which makes patented food grade water soluble edible film from polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) – a generally recognized as safe, colorless, odorless, and tasteless substance that dissolves in water in seconds – is seeing growing interest in edible packaging applications.
Tide Pods remain firmly off the menu, but individually portioned instant coffee, pasta, oatmeal and servings of protein powder encased in edible packaging that dissolves as soon as it hits water could become a staple in US households as firms seek to reduce packaging waste, boost convenience, and help consumers engage in portion control …