Abstract:
The present invention includes a chain type cutting apparatus for continuous cutting of a rope of a center-filled consumable product into individual pieces, which includes a first continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of first open die cavity portions and a second continuous elongate rotary chain with a plurality of second open die cavity portions. The first and second die cavity portions are mutually engageable to form a closed die cavity about a rope of center filled consumable product, forming pieces. The invention incorporates four main variables, dwell time, chain length, chain speed and the number of closed die cavities in simultaneous engagement. These four variables can be altered to increase the output of the product, as well as maintain a satisfactory seal of the center- filled consumable product.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a confectionery product comprising an extruded body portion, the body portion being formed from a material which is liquid during extrusion and which has a plurality of capillaries disposed therein, the capillaries having an average width or diameter of no more than 3 millimetres. The invention also relates to a process of manufacturing the same.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a chewing gum composition that includes one or more layers surrounding a central core, at least one of the one or more layers surrounding the central core is a layer of chewing gum, wherein the central core includes a first material in a powder form having a first average grain size, and wherein the outermost layer of the one or more layers includes a coating that includes a second material in a powder form having a second average grain size.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus are provided for preparing multi-layered confectionery compositions. The multi-layered confectionery compositions are formed using a co-extrusion process of at least two different confectionery compositions that have at least one visual or sensorial distinction. The tolerances of the resulting pieces of the multi-layered confectionery composition are maintained such that the pieces can be packaged in rigid packaging. The processing parameters of processing of the plurality of confectionery compositions prior to the step of cutting and wrapping the pieces can be altered so as to maintain the average piece size within a predetermined tolerance level.
Abstract:
A dough-like confectionery material contains a solid particulate, a liquid, and a diffusion controller. The dough-like confectionery material is an effective replacement for panned coatings, and it can be applied to an edible substrate, such as candy or chewing gum to form a layered confection. Methods and apparatus for forming layered confections are also described.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a system (1) for producing pieces of center-filled chewing gum comprising an extruder (20), at least one measuring apparatus (101), and a control system, wherein said extruder (20) is extruding a gum rope (25) having geometrical characteristics, and wherein said at least one measuring apparatus (101) measures data related to at least one of said geometrical characteristics, and wherein said measured data is used by said control system to regulate at least one geometrical characteristics of said gum rope (25).
Abstract:
Consiste en elaborar un cordon continuo, en forma de canal, de un producto compuesto par chicle 0 caramelo blando, que en el interior de la canal tiene depositada una lámina constituida par un producto líquido que gelifica en un reducido espacio de tiempo. EI metoda utilizado permite obtener unidades individualizadas de producto a partir de seccionar dicho cordón compuesto. En Gada una de estas unidades es perfectamente visible la lamina de producto gelificado, par quedar en la superficie del chicle. Ademas el mismo chicle ancla lateralmente la lámina de gel evitando así que ésta se separe fácilmente.
Abstract:
A three-phase center-filled gum or bubble gum candy lollipop product. An extruded gum or bubble gum material has a semi-liquid center-fill material added to it in a batch forming mechanism simultaneously with the formation of an exterior candy shell. The three-phase rope of material is formed into lollipop candy members in a forming machine and lollipop sticks are inserted into them. The formed lollipop products are then cooled, tumbled and prepared for further processing.