The disclosure provides a bi-layer, pressed particles, adhering troche, comprising, (a) a first layer of pressed particles comprising an ingredient to be released； (b) a second, adhesive layer of pressed particles comprising a mixture of at least 80% by weight gelatin particles and 1-15% by weight compression binder particles so that the gelatin particles have a greater tensile strength from one to another than if the gelatin particles had been pressed without the binder； wherein the troche has a first non-adhesive side and a second adhesive side； wherein the troche is at least 5 mm in two dimensions； and wherein the troche adhered in a mouth dissolves without smearing or breaking apart.
