This invention relates to a chocolate or chocolate substitute composition or product comprising (a) at least compound to be delivered to a subject; (b) a chocolate or chocolate substitute matrix and at least (i) a masking agent or (ii) a firming agent, wherein the composition or product is substantially stable.

A process for producing powdered cocoa shells as a food ingredient, as replacer for cocoa powder, to impart coloration in food products, and as fat bloom inhibitor in cocoa-based products.

A technique for imparting a mild soft texture inherent to chocolate, particularly a melt-like texture, to the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article. In the present invention, the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article comprising a chocolate dough, a surface structure of the baked chocolate confectionery not adhering to the fingers at 40 C., includes a soft portion in which the maximum particle size of solids as measured by a micrometer is 40 m or less.

A technique for imparting a mild soft texture inherent to chocolate, particularly a melt-like texture, to the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article. In the present invention, the inside of a baked chocolate confectionery obtained by baking a surface of a chocolate molded article comprising a chocolate dough, a surface structure of the baked chocolate confectionery not adhering to the fingers at 40 C., includes a soft portion in which the maximum particle size of solids as measured by a micrometer is 40 m or less.

A coated, continuous outer-skinned food product is provided. The coated, continuous skinned food product includes an outer skin having an exterior surface. A pulp portion is positioned internal to the outer skin and an inner core is positioned internal to the pulp portion. One or more layers of coating materials is applied to the exterior surface of the outer skin. The outer skin provides a continuous, uninterrupted protective layer enveloping the pulp portion and the inner core.

Provided is a non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating that has the drying time, gloss, difficulty in peeling from a coated item, and sweating resistance required for chocolate coating use. Moreover, the non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating enables a novel composite food having a soft texture that has not been obtainable by a conventional fat composition for chocolate coating to be obtained. The non-lauric non-trans fat composition for chocolate coating contains a fat having a specific fatty acid composition and having a rising melting point of 35 C. or higher, and has a specific triglyceride composition.

A method of imparting pearlescence to a food product that includes applying a ready-to-use dispersion to a food product using confectionary panning, where the ready-to-use dispersion includes a pearlescent pigment, a cellulose derivative in an amount sufficient to enhance viscosity of the dispersion and impart a barrier coat to the food product, and a wax in an amount sufficient to impart a gloss to the food product. A method of incorporating a pearlescent pigment into a food product that includes applying a dispersion to a food product using panning, where the dispersion includes a pearlescent pigment, a viscosity enhancer, a fluid carrier, and a gloss agent.

The present disclosure provides for algae-based food products, namely an algae-based food product having an aroma and taste of chocolate. The product may further be prepared using a tempering process to obtain the appearance and consistency of tempered chocolate.

The present disclosure provides for algae-based food products, namely an algae-based food product having an aroma and taste of chocolate. The product may further be prepared using a tempering process to obtain the appearance and consistency of tempered chocolate.

The invention addresses the problem of providing an oily food for inhibiting water migration in frozen confectionery, the oily food being highly versatile and more effective in inhibiting water migration and being capable of application by spraying. The problem can be solved by use of an oily food for inhibiting water migration in frozen confectionery, the oily food satisfying the following requirements: 1. having a yield value of 1.7 to 12 Pa at 40 C.; 2. having plastic viscosity of 70 to 260 mPa.Math.s at 40 C.; 3. having a value of yield value/plastic viscosity of 10 or greater; and 4. having an oil content of 44 to 80 wt %.