The invention relates to a method for producing a film formulation for an edible film, having the following steps: (a) producing a solution A by means of a stirring process at a temperature ranging from 20 °C to 100 °C, wherein the solution A contains starch, polyethylene glycol, glycerin, polyvinyl alcohol, at least one defoamer, sugar, at least one oily component, at least one emulsifier, and water as a solvent, (b) homogenizing the solution obtained in step (a) and bringing the temperature of same up to a temperature of approximately 80 °C, and (c) cooling the solution obtained in step (b). The invention further relates to an edible film and to the use thereof.