Appearance modified aerated confection and method of preparation
US6495179B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G3/54
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aerated confections in the form of pieces having a body color and a body exterior surface importantly characterized by at least a portion of which has been modified to provide an appearance disparate to the body. The aerated food products comprise 50 to 98% of a saccharide component; about 0.5 to 30% of a structuring agent; and about 1 to 8% moisture. The aerated food products have a density of about 0.1 to 1.0 g/cc. The products are additionally characterized by having an external surface, and wherein at least a portion of the external surface has a distinguishing feature differing from the body in color, texture or structure. Preparation methods are disclosed directed to a mass of aerated confection pieces having at least one colored portion and having an external surface; applying a substance, at least a fraction of which has a second color, to adhere to the external surface and to define sticky aerated confection pieces; and, forming the sticky aerated confection pieces into finished non-sticky coated pieces, The confectionery food products find particular suitability for use as ingredients for children's RTE cereals.
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