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Device for producing a shaped confection of edible materials combined into co-extensive strips

US5700494A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1996
Grant dateDec 23, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G9/285
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A device for producing a continuous formed confection of frozen dairy product and flavoring gel combined in co-extensive strips. The device includes an extrusion die provided with a shaping bore for extrusion-forming the frozen dairy product and a channel downstream of the shaping bore for laying on the frozen dairy product a continuous bead of flavoring gel. The invention also extends to a novel valve for regulating the flow of flavoring gel to the extrusion die and to a novel disposable receptacle for storage of flavoring gel.

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