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Methods of processing chocolates at low viscosities and/or at elevated temperatures using seeding agents and products produced by same

US6391356B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 11, 1997
Grant dateMay 21, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23G1/18
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of making chocolates that minimize the dramatic increases in viscosity typically associated with tempered chocolate. The invention also relates to the ability to process chocolates at higher temperatures without the need to temper at low temperatures.

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