Flavored Strip for Garnishing Beverages by Stick it and Lick it

In an unique approach to beverage and food enhancement, US-based company Stick It and Lick It has developed a unique adhesive flavor strip technology that could revolutionize how we experience flavors in beverages and foods.

The company already offers flavored eatable stickers that can be put on any food product to make healthy snacks funny for kids. Now, their latest patent application discloses a flavor strip this is applied to rim of the glass or bottle which when comes in contact with the mouth releases flavors. This innovation addresses several limitations of traditional flavor enhancement methods while introducing new possibilities for customization and convenience.

What makes this technology particularly innovative is its multi-use nature. Unlike traditional garnishes such as salt rims on margarita glasses that offer only single-use flavor experiences, these strips can be licked multiple times while maintaining their flavor profile throughout the consumption process. The strips are engineered with higher flavor concentration per volume compared to traditional garnishes, compensating for the smaller volume of material transferred during each lick and ensuring a consistent flavor experience throughout use.

These can be applied to filled, upright beverage containers, various food items, smoking apparatus, and multiple container types including glasses, bottles, and cans. The patent includes provisions for mimicking traditional garnish textures, with strips manufactured to replicate the texture of kosher salt or specialty seasonings like Tajín, adding a tactile dimension to the flavor experience.

From a technical perspective, the strips incorporate several sophisticated features. They utilize moisture or heat-activated adhesive systems and hydrophilic polymers for controlled dissolution. The technology allows for multiple flavor layer capabilities. The strips can be manufactured in various shapes, including lips, hearts, and stars, adding an element of visual appeal to their functional benefits. These technical specifications enable practical benefits such as reduced mess compared to traditional garnishes, easy application to full containers, and no spillage concerns during application.

The potential applications of this technology span multiple industries. In the beverage industry, the strips can serve as an alternative to traditional salt rims for cocktails, provide flavor enhancement for water or neutral beverages, and enable custom flavor additions to standard drinks. The food service sector could utilize the strips for fruit enhancement, candy modification, and dessert garnishing. Specialized markets such as airline beverage service, cannabis-related products, and custom flavor kits represent additional opportunities for implementation.

For the beverage service industry, it offers a simplified garnishing process for bars and restaurants. Consumer products benefit from new possibilities for at-home drink customization. Food manufacturers gain a novel approach to flavor enhancement, while the cannabis industry receives a new delivery method for flavors and compounds. The practical advantages of reduced waste, improved hygiene, and consistent flavor delivery make this technology particularly attractive to commercial users.