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US 8,137,726 B2Granted
Dulce de leche-flavored fat-based confection, method for making the same and confectionery candies making use of the same
AssigneeMars, Incorporated
InventorsKeith A. Woelfel, Amy M. Dombroski, Bill J. Bellody, John Didzbalis, Caroline E. Chaney
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Abstract
A dulce-flavored fat-based confection possessing a smooth and creamy mouthfeel and a thermally generated flavor and suitable for use in candy-shelling is provided. A method of making such a dulce-flavored fat-based confection is also disclosed.
Claims15
A fat-based confection comprising a fat continuous phase, 0.001 ppm to 30 ppm of 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 0.001 ppm to 30 ppm of 2-acetyl furan, 0.001 ppm to 250 ppm of 2-acetyl-3-hydroxyfuran, and 0.001 ppm to 60 ppm of methyl furanoate.
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