Oblaat facts for kids
Blate Papes Edible Pouches
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| Alternative names | Oblate, Oblate Disc, Papes, Edible Film |
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| Place of origin | Japan |
| Main ingredients | Starch |
Oblaat (pronounced oh-brayt) is a super thin, edible film. It's used in Japan to wrap candies and medicines. Think of it like a tiny, clear, and tasteless wrapper you can eat!
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What is Oblaat?
Oblaat is a very thin, clear film. It's made from rice starch. This means it comes from rice, just like some noodles or flour.
How Does it Look and Taste?
Oblaat has no taste or smell. It is also completely transparent. This makes it perfect for wrapping things without changing their flavor.
What is Oblaat Used For?
Many Japanese candies use oblaat as a wrapper. It helps keep the candies from sticking together. It also absorbs moisture, which keeps sweets fresh.
In other places, like America, it's called "oblate discs" or "edible films." People often use it to take powdered herbs or supplements. It makes swallowing powders much easier than using capsules. You can take a lot at once, too!
Where Did the Name "Oblaat" Come From?
The word "oblaat" comes from the Dutch language. It's interesting how words travel across the world!
The History of Oblaat
Oblaat first came to Japan a long time ago. Dutch companies brought it in the late 1800s. They used it to wrap bitter-tasting medicines. This way, people could swallow the medicine without tasting it.
Later, people discovered oblaat's other cool trick. It could absorb moisture! This made it perfect for wrapping candies. It stopped them from getting sticky. So, oblaat became popular for both medicine and sweets.
