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Method and apparatus for preparing a shaped ice confection product

US4746523A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 1986
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/221
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for preparing a shaped ice confection product wherein a mixture of ice particles and a liquid, which mixture is pumpable under pressure but maintains its shape if unsupported, is introduced under pressure into a mould which is closed apart from venting openings. An apparatus for manufacturing shaped ice confection products comprising means for manufacturing an ice confection mixture comprising ice cristals and a liquid phase, a chamber (1) with pressurizing means (2) and a devisible mould (7) having heating means (15) and being closed, apart from venting openings.

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