The present invention relates to a process for producing a soft candy, the process comprising as process steps a) providing a soft-candy precursor composition characterized by a water content in a range from 15 to 24% by weight, based on the soft-candy precursor composition; and b) shaping the soft-candy precursor composition by means of a nozzle having an outlet opening by overlaying a substrate with the soft-candy precursor composition to obtain a shaped article,
the outlet opening of the nozzle traveling a three-dimensional trajectory;
the process further comprising a hardening of the shaped article to obtain a soft candy. The invention further relates to a soft candy obtainable by the process; a device comprising a soft-candy precursor composition; a process for producing a soft candy using the device; the use of the device; and the use of a soft-candy precursor composition.

The invention relates to a machine for making and dispensing liquid or semi-liquid food products, comprising:

at least one tank for containing the product to be processed and dispensed and having a discharge orifice for the product to be dispensed;

at least one dispensing tap comprising:

an external conduit having an inlet orifice which is connected, in use, to the discharge orifice of the containment tank, a product release orifice and a product recirculation orifice,

a tubular duct having formed in it a first internal cavity which is provided with at least one radial opening.

A method for separating a comestible structure into a plurality of comestible structures includes providing at least one comestible structure including at least one score line to a clamping device, clamping a portion of said at least one comestible structure in said clamping device, and separating said portion from a remainder of said at least one comestible structure at said at least one score line via said clamping device.

The present invention relates to a process comprising as process steps: a) Providing a confectionery precursor mass, wherein the confectionery precursor mass is liquid; b) Providing a support, supporting a powder, wherein the powder includes a powder surface, wherein the powder surface comprises a plurality of negative molds; c) Filling the negative molds with the confectionery precursor mass; and d) Hardening the confectionery precursor mass;
wherein the powder has a particle size distribution characterized by a i) D.sub.10 in a range from 6 to 10 m, ii) D.sub.50 in a range from 12 to 16 m, and iii) D.sub.90 in a range from 21 to 25 m.

The invention also relates to a confectionery product produced according to the production process according to the invention, a product comprising a flour, a hard candy with a diameter which is a strictly monotonically decreasing function, use for the production of confectionery, a device for the production of hard candies, a process in this device, and a hard candy, obtainable by this process.

The invention relates to a device (1) for producing shaped consumable items from a fat mass, in particular a fat mass containing cocoa or a chocolate-like fat mass, comprising a housing (2) and at least one stamping plate (10) having at least one temperature-controllable stamp (13). The stamping plate (10) can be moved out of the housing (2) in order to clean or replace the stamping plate. The invention further relates to methods for cleaning and for replacing stamping plates (10) having at least one temperature-controlled stamp (13).

The embodiments herein provide Cannabis plant parts (leaf, bud, flower and the like) by molding. The embodiments also provide Cannabis plant parts (leaf, bud, flower and the like) by molding for fabrication of jewelry and decorative articles. The 3D molded Cannabis bud, the 3D molded Cannabis leaves and the 3D molded Cannabis flower are fabricated from the material selected from a group consisting of plastics, polymers, glass, rubber, precious metals and non-precious metals. The metals are selected from a group consisting of steel, aluminum, precious metals (silver, gold and platinum). The decorative structures fabricated with Cannabis plant parts (leaf, flower, bud and the like) are light lamp, key chain, Christmas ornaments, souvenir, chocolate mold, candy mold, cookies mold and muffin mold. The ornamental structures fabricated with Cannabis plant parts (leaf, flower, bud and the like) are finger ring, earring, chain pendant, bracelet charms.

A system for creating an aerated food product, whereby a decreased electrical and thermal load may be obtained is disclosed. Furthermore, a method of producing an aerated food product comprising the steps of separately preparing a first food product portion and a second food product portion, transferring the first food product portion to a first aseptic surge tank, transferring the second food product portion to a second aseptic surge tank, mixing a combination of the first food product portion and the second food product portion to create a mixed food product, aerating the mixed food product to create the aerated food product, and dispensing the aerated food product from a filling apparatus into a container is also disclosed. An aerated food product is also disclosed.

Improvements in and relating to production of chocolate shells Disclosed is a stamp (100), for use in a cold stamping operation, for insertion into a mould (200) along an insertion axis (180), the stamp (100) comprising a first tapering portion (110) arranged to deviate from the insertion axis (180) at a first angle and to be substantially parallel with a corresponding internal surface (210) of the mould (200), and a second tapering surface (130) arranged to deviate from the insertion axis (180) at a second angle, greater than the first angle, such that, in use, when the stamp (100) is inserted into the mould (200), an aperture is formed around a rim of the mould (200) which is smaller than a distance between the first tapering portion (110) and the corresponding internal surface (200) of the mould (200).

A stamp plate (1) and a device for producing shell-shaped goods for consumption made of a food mass, in particular a fat mass such as cocoa or a chocolate-type fat mass. The stamp plate comprises a substantially flat base body (2) and at least one stamp (3) which can be temperature controlled and is arranged on the base body (2). The at least one stamp (3), during the intended use, can be immersed into a cavity (7) of a mold (7) in which the food mass is located, and the cavity corresponding to the stamp (3). At least one additional raised element (4) is arranged on the base body (2) as a spacer (5) for the mold (7).

A mold for forming at least one food product with a measurement unit, wherein the mold has a filling side and a back side opposite to said filling side. Further, the measurement unit comprises: measuring means configured to measure at least one parameter while the mold is used in a production line or testing facility and a data transfer interface configured to transfer data to an external processing unit.