US4289790A
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Sizzling and crunchy chocolate candy
Assignee: General Foods France SA
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Filing: 1980-02-25
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Granted: 1981-09-15
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Expires: 2000-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A storage-stable confection which does not require moisture resistant packaging is prepared by coating a crunchy core of cereal, dried fruit or nuts with alternate layers of chocolate and gasified candy. This confection provides three organoleptic effects of crunchiness, sizzle and chocolate flavor.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Bruelle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:07
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23G; A23G3/00; A23G3/34; A23G3/36; A23G3/48; A23G1/00; A23G1/30; A23G1/50; A23G1/54; A23G3/02; A23G3/20; A23G3/2007; A23G3/2069; A23G3/50; A23G3/52; A23G3/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A confection which comprises: (a) a crunchy core selected from the group consisting of cereal, dried fruit, nuts and mixtures thereof, and (b) a protective matrix coating formed on said core, said matrix coating comprising alternate layers of chocolate and particles of gasified candy, the innermost and outermost layers of said coating being chocolate, said particles of gasified candy being from -4 to +40 U.S. Standard Sieve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A confection which comprises: (a) a crunchy core selected from the group consisting of cereal, dried fruit, nuts and mixtures thereof, and (b) a protective matrix coating formed on said core, said matrix coating comprising alternate layers of chocolate and particles of gasified candy, the innermost and outermost layers of said coating being chocolate, said particles of gasified candy being from -4 to +40 U.S. Standard Sieve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the chocolate is selected from the group consisting of natural chocolate, a chocolate substitute having the same physical properties as chocolate and the taste of chocolate, a chocolate substitute having the same physical properties without its taste but which possesses a taste of fruit or mint obtained by the use of natural or artificial flavors and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the core ingredients are sugar coated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the cereal is prepared from rice, wheat, corn, oats or barley in expanded, exploded or processed form.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the dried fruit is prunes, raisins or coconut.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the nuts are chestnuts, hazel nuts, peanuts, walnuts, almonds or pecans.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the moisture content of the core is less than about 4 wt. %, of the chocolate is 1-2 wt. % and of the gasified candy is 2-3 wt. %.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A confection according to claim 1 wherein the gasified candy is -14 to +30 or -20 to +40 U.S. Sieve Series in size.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A confection according to claim 1 having a layer of edible shellac or varnish formed on the outermost layer of chocolate.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of preparing a confection which comprises: (a) forming a crunchy core selected from the group consisting of cereal, dried fruit, nuts and mixtures thereof, and (b) applying alternate layers of chocolate and particles of gasified candy to said crunchy core to form a protective matrix, the innermost and outermost layers being chocolate, said particles of gasified candy being from -4 to +40 U.S. Standard Sieve.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
67 words
A method of preparing a confection which comprises: (a) forming a crunchy core selected from the group consisting of cereal, dried fruit, nuts and mixtures thereof, and (b) applying alternate layers of chocolate and particles of gasified candy to said crunchy core to form a protective matrix, the innermost and outermost layers being chocolate, said particles of gasified candy being from -4 to +40 U.S. Standard Sieve.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
66 words
A method according to the claim 10 wherein the chocolate is selected from the group consisting of natural chocolate, a chocolate substitute having the same physical properties as chocolate and the taste of chocolate, a chocolate substitute having the same physical properties without its taste but which possesses a taste of fruite or mint obtained by the use of natural or artificial flavors and mixtures thereof.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A method according to claim 10 wherein the chocolate is liquid and including the following additional steps: subsequent to the application of each layer of gasified candy and the final layer of chocolate, cooling the partially completed confection whereby the newly applied chocolate layer is solidified.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method according to claim 10 including the following additional steps, performed prior to step (b): coating said crunchy core with a liquid sugar and solidifying said sugar.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 10, including the following additional step: forming a layer of edible shellac or varnish on said outermost layer of chocolate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-09-14 | 1985-03-16 | 1985-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-09-14 | 1989-03-16 | 1989-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-09-14 | 1993-03-16 | 1993-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |