Confectionery products having improved shelf life and methods for their production
US6562382B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G3/54
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A confectionery product having improved shelf life comprises one or more sensation producing ingredients having relatively high moisture absorbing characteristics; and confectionery having relatively low moisture absorbing properties; wherein the one or more sensation producing ingredients is at least substantially encased in the confectionery such that the confectionery serves as a moisture barrier to improve the shelf life of the confectionery product.
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