Edible adhesive composition comprising a starch and a plasticizer, and its use for adhering particulate coatings on foodstuffs

摘要

The instant invention is directed to a food grade, hot-melt adhesive which may be prepared by blending and melting a starch with a plasticizer and optionally adding a moisture resistant agent. Upon cooling, the solid mass can be ground into a free-flowing powder. The hot melt composition may then be used to apply any of a variety of particulate additives, such as flavoring and coloring agents, to foodstuffs by the application of low heat.