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US 2021/0259273 A1Published application
Chocolate confection
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsDavid HAUSMAN, Shirley LEASE, Barry GLAZIER
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Abstract
The invention relates to a chocolate confection having improved flavor attributes. The chocolate confection comprises a white confectionery ingredient, a cocoa extract, and a food acid.
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A chocolate confection comprising:
- a white confectionery ingredient;
- about 5% or less by weight of a cocoa extract;
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- about 1% or less by weight of a food acid;
- wherein the cocoa extract has a mean particle size of less than about 30 microns.
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A process for producing chocolate confection, comprising the steps of:
- (i) providing a cocoa extract;
- (ii) providing a white confectionery ingredient;
- (iii) providing a food acid;
- (iv) combining the cocoa extract and a first portion of the white confectionery ingredient to obtain an extract batch;
- (v) combining the food acid and a second portion of the white confectionery ingredient to obtain an acid batch;
- (vi) combining the extract batch, the acid batch, and optional a third portion of the white confectionery ingredient to obtain a chocolate confection.
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