INSTRUMENTS FOR PRODUCING EDIBLE COLORED INDICIA ON FOOD SUBSTRATES AND MEDICAMENTS

摘要

Novel capillary feed marking instruments (10) capable of producing edible colored indicia directly on food substrates and medicaments are disclosed. The marking instruments are used to write or decorate directly on porous and non-porous food substrates (36) in a controlled fashion, and without the need to pre-mix colors or handle dyes. Kits comprising a plurality of such marking instruments in various colors and, optionally, edible substances or artistic aids, are also disclosed. The marking instruments of the invention may also be employed in a system for classifying solid, oral medicaments such as pills, tablets or capsules, for identification and easy detection.