Process for preparation of a crumb
US5962063A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G2200/12
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for the preparation of a solid granular intermediate useful in chocolate production. In this process, a mixture comprising a bulk sweetener, milk material, cocoa liquor and water is stirred into a homogeneous mass, the mass is warmed with simultaneous kneading and subjected to a vacuum for removing water, and the kneading is continued under vacuum until crystallization of the mass takes place. The bulk sweetener consists mainly of a sugar alcohol, and the temperature of the mass is controlled so that at least a part of the bulk sweetener is present in solid state during the vacuum kneading. Also, the use of a product produced by the process for preparing chocolate, beverage or confectionery fillings.
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