The invention relates to novel edible paper comprising the following components by weight proportion: 10 to 50 parts of
starch, 1 to 5 parts of konjak gum, 1 to 5 parts of
gellan gum, 1 to 5 parts of
xanthan gum, 10 to 30 parts of film-forming assistant agent, 1 to 5 parts of
polylysine-based compound preservatives, and 1 to 5 parts of
pigment. The novel edible paper of the invention has the following advantages: the paper is water-soluble, thereby serving partial functions of paper; the edible paper has good strength, high
toughness, smooth texture and great transparency, thereby serving partial functions of fabric; moreover, the edible paper can be combined with various flavors and colors, thereby covering wider application range; the edible paper is further applicable in
food preservation and available as a good carrier for various functional substances; and the product of the edible paper contains
polysaccharide substances, thereby achieving the effects of clearing the
stomach, expelling the
toxin, beautifying, naturally losing weight, supplementing
calcium, balancing salt and the like.