Fruit-containing confectionery bar
US4888187A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 6, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G3/54
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A confectionary bar is disclosed that contains a natural fruit center which is encapsulated in a layer of caramel. This caramel layer has an embedded layer of nuts. This combination of a natural fruit center encapsulated in caramel having embedded nuts is then enrobed in a compound coating, usually a chocolate-flavored compound coating. The confectionery bar should have a water activity level of less than about 0.50 at 25.degree. C. The natural fruit portion of the confectionery bar should have a water activity level of less than 0.65 at 25.degree. C.
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