Abstract:
A candy for use as a game having multiple portions, e.g., layers or sections, bearing images of icons (messages, symbols, indicia, numbers, letters, etc.) which are revealed upon the consumption of the layers, or breaking away or consumption of sections. The images in the sequence of images on each candy are unpredictably (from the viewpoint of players) selected from a set of icons, and games such as Rock, Paper, Scissors may be played with two or more candies. In an alternate embodiment the icons are a heart, a bow and an arrow. If the candy is sectioned into break-away sections, then images are hidden from the opposing player(s) or all players by being located in recesses which become exposed when the sections are broken apart from each other or the main body of the candy. The break-away candy may have a vector or matrix geometry. If the candy is layered, the candy may be spherical with layers being concentric spherical shells with the images being printed on outside surfaces of the shells. Alternatively, the layered candy may be box shaped with layers being rectangular slabs and the images being deposited on the surfaces of the slabs or cast into the slabs.
Abstract:
Non-pigmented, water-based inks are disclosed which are compatible with industrial piezojet printheads and which can be used to form high resolution images on edible substrates, including sugar shell confectionery polished with a hydrophobic wax polish. The ink comprises a hydrolyzable polysaccharide adhesive agent, such as tapioca dextrin or gum arabic, which enhances the compatibility of the ink for hydrophobic surfaces.
Abstract:
A method of processing the surface of the chocolate, such that an image may be printed thereon. The method includes the steps of creating an image, placing the chocolate (5, FIG. 3) in a printing apparatus (2), heating the surface of the chocolate, printing the created image on to the heated surface using water-based edible ink and cooling down (9) the chocolate to harden it. The apparatus for heating (4) the surface of the chocolate may form part of the printing apparatus. During heating the surface may be melted to a depth of between 0.1 to 1 mm. The printing apparatus may be an ink jet printer and the chocolate may be supported on a heat resistant tray during the heating and printing.
Abstract:
Non-pigmented, water-based inks are disclosed which are compatible with industrial piezojet printheads and which can be used to form high resolution images on edible substrates, including sugar shell confectionery polished with a hydrophobic wax polish. The ink comprises a hydrolyzable polysaccharide adhesive agent, such as tapioca dextrin or gum arabic, which enhances the compatibility of the ink for hydrophobic surfaces.
Abstract:
This invention is a method for manufacturing Graphic Art Chocolate what is designed drawings and/or photographic, letters, and printed through a edible transfer sheet using various color of chocolate ink or edible ink, using an apparatus for folding Graphic Art Chocolates and a new system of Both Side Mold.And transfer sheets are putting above the both side flat surface, put a edible transfer sheet, and puts Spread thin layer of white chocolate. And lock the both side mold after closing. And put more chocolate to the hole. They are taking on the refrigerator about 3-5 minutes, and after take out from refrigerator, the chocolate stiffen board away from the mold. Then the figure is transferred to the chocolate stiffens board.
Abstract:
A frozen sheeted icing comprising 2 to 10% by weight water; 10-30% by weight fat; 60-75% by weight sweetener solids; and 0.2 to 5.2% by weight of one or more gums. The composition can be prepared by mixing the ingredients to form an icing composition. The composition is then sheeted into desired shape, size and thickness. The sheeted icing is frozen and can be stored in the freezer until use. Also a method for icing a food product comprising the steps of providing a frozen sheet of icing; disposing the frozen sheet of icing on a surface of the food product; and exposing the disposed frozen sheet of icing to a temperature such that the frozen sheet of icing becomes sufficiently pliable and conforms or can be conformed to a surface of the food product. This results in forming an icing layer on the desired surfaces of the food product.
Abstract:
An article of commerce comprising an edible substrate having an image disposed thereon, and a method for making edible substrates having a variety of different images.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a piping bag (1) for applying foodstuffs (18) to a substrate (2), this piping bag (1) comprising a bag of plastic foil material, which bag is provided with a filling opening (4) and a dispensing opening (6), and wherein at least one portion of an outer side of the bag (1) comprises a rubber composition. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a piping bag (128, 129), comprising of forming the piping bag by co-extrusion of at least one plastic (101, 102) and one rubber (103) composition, wherein the rubber composition forms an outer side (22) of the piping bag (1).
Abstract:
The present invention is a dispensing machine (10) to enhance the visual appeal of prepared foods. The dispensing machine includes one or more temperature controlled storage containers (36) that stores sauces, syrups, or other flowable foods and includes one or more dispensing nozzles (44) for dispensing the same. The dispensing nozzles (44) couple to a movable nozzle assembly (202). Additionally included is a controller (100) that controls the temperature and dispensing of the sauces, syrups, and other flowable foods. The dispensing machine further includes a temperature selection panel (18), a flow rate selection panel (14), and a pattern selection panel (16). Additionally included is a spinning assembly (206) that spins the food serving piece (22). Further included is a centering assembly (204) that centers the food piece (22). And further included is a data port (102) that allows additional access to the controller (100) and the stored patterns (106).