Core and shell kibble-like product
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsPeter Slusarczyk, Sjon-Paul Conyer, David Porter, Nigel Harper, Preston Buff, Vinod Gumudavelli, Walter Turner, Laurie Chappelet
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Abstract
A liquid core and shell product is provided. The product can have at least three layers: a solid food based material, a liquid-based substance, and an encapsulate material. The liquid core and shell product can deliver a liquid-based substance to the mouth of a consumer in a clean way, where it may also provide a unique mouth feel. The liquid core and shell product can also act as a delivery vehicle for functional ingredients and/or organoleptic enhancers.
Claims19
A food product comprising:
- a. an encapsulate material surrounding a liquid-based substance;
- and
- b. a coating comprising a dry solid food material surrounding at least a portion of the encapsulate material.
A method for making a food product comprising the steps of:
- a. obtaining an encapsulate material;
- b. filling said encapsulate material with a liquid-based substance;
- and
- c. coating or encrusting said encapsulate material with a dry solid food material.
A food product comprising:
- a. a core comprising a hydrating material surrounded by an encapsulate material;
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- b. a coating comprising a dry solid food material surrounding at least a portion of the encapsulate material.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.