Xylitol coated comestible and method of preparation

A process for producing a sugarless coated or a sugar coated comestible by applying to an edible core at least a first coating solution, a second coating solution and a third coating solution, which process comprises spraying said first coating solution onto the core and drying said first coating solution, spraying said second coating solution directly onto the dried first coating solution and drying said second coating solution, and spraying said third coating solution directly onto the dried second coating solution and drying said third coating solution, thereby producing a final coated product having a smooth, hard and crunchy coating to coat the edible core,

• wherein the first coating solution comprises:
• (a) about 18 to about 35 wt %, dry basis, of a sweetener;
• (b) about 21 to about 30 wt %, dry basis, of at least one film-forming agent;
• (c) about 0.25 to about 2.0 wt %, dry basis, of at least one binder;
• (d) about 0 to about 6 wt %, dry basis, of at least one filler;
• and
• (e) about 0 to about 5 wt %, dry basis, of at least one plasticizer.