Sorbitol coated comestible and method of preparation
US4753790A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 16, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for producing a sorbitol coated comestible is disclosed. The process comprises applying to a substantially anhydrous edible core at least two coating solutions comprising sorbitol to coat the edible core, PA1 wherein the first coating solution comprises: PA2 (a) about 77 to about 81 wt % sorbitol solution comprising about 65 to about 75 wt % sorbitol; PA2 (b) about 9.5 to about 12.5 wt % crystalline sorbitol powder; PA2 (c) about 0.25 to about 1.5 wt % of at least one film-forming agent; and PA2 (d) about 0.1 to about 5.0 wt % of at least one crystallization retardant; and PA1 wherein the second coating solution comprises: PA2 (a) about 82 to about 92 wt % sorbitol solution comprising about 65 to about 75 wt % sorbitol; PA2 (b) about 1.0 to about 2.5 wt % crystalline sorbitol powder; PA2 (c) about 0.05 to about 2.0 wt % of at least one film-forming agent; and PA2 (d) about 0.1 to about 0.3 wt % of at least one crystallization retardant; and PA1 after application of each coating solution, the solution is dried to prepare a final product which is a smooth, hard, and crunchy comestible.
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