The present invention relates to a confectionery comprising a core and an outer surface bounding the core, wherein at least part of the outer surface of the core is coated with a coating agent, characterized in that the coating agent comprises apple wax. The invention further relates to a process for producing a confectionery, to the confectionery obtainable by this process, and to the use of apple wax.

The invention relates to a composition for coating a frozen confectionery comprising a coating having a coating composition comprising, expressed in weight % (based on the total weight of the coating), 40-60 wt. %, preferably 43-60 wt. %, more preferably 45-50 wt. % of total fat in the coating, 30-50 wt. % of ground whole nuts having a particle size below 80 microns, preferably 10 to 73 microns, and wherein the total fat in the coating composition comprises 40-60 wt. % of liquid fat and 60-40 wt. % of hardening fat based on the total fat. The invention also relates to a method for making the coating composition.

The invention relates to a composition for coating a frozen confectionery comprising a coating having a coating composition comprising, expressed in weight % (based on the total weight of the coating), 40-60 wt. %, preferably 43-60 wt. %, more preferably 45-50 wt. % of total fat in the coating, 30-50 wt. % of ground whole nuts having a particle size below 80 microns, preferably 10 to 73 microns, and wherein the total fat in the coating composition comprises 40-60 wt. % of liquid fat and 60-40 wt. % of hardening fat based on the total fat. The invention also relates to a method for making the coating composition.

Fat continuous confections, such a crèmes and crème-type fillings, and methods of making thereof are provided. The fat continuous confections have a high insoluble dietary fiber content and do not include sugar alcohols. The fat continuous confections have a crème-like smooth and continuous texture and have a reduced fat content/calorie content, providing consumers with a desirable taste and organoleptic properties and also satisfying today's health-conscious consumers.

Fat continuous confections, such a crèmes and crème-type fillings, and methods of making thereof are provided. The fat continuous confections have a high insoluble dietary fiber content and do not include sugar alcohols. The fat continuous confections have a crème-like smooth and continuous texture and have a reduced fat content/calorie content, providing consumers with a desirable taste and organoleptic properties and also satisfying today's health-conscious consumers.

The invention is related to a sugar-reduced food cream composition comprising fat, sugar and starch, wherein the starch is native starch having an average particle size between 20 μm and 30 μm, preferably between 22 μm and 28 μm, even more preferably between 23 μm and 26 μm, with a D90 smaller than 40 μm, preferably smaller than 36 μm. The invention also relates to a method of preparation of a sugar-reduced food cream composition comprising the steps of: selecting a recipe of a food cream composition comprising fat and sugar, replacing between 25% to 40%, preferably 25% to 35%, more preferably about 30% by weight of the total sugar content of said food cream composition by native starch having an average particle size between 20 μm and 30 μm, preferably between 22 μm and 28 μm, even more preferably between 23 μm and 26 μm, with a D90 smaller than 40 μm, preferably smaller than 36 μm.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for producing an almond-flavored oil and fat with which it is possible to reduce an amount of almond flour used in making confectionery. It was found that an oil and fat having a good roasted almond flavor can be obtained by a production method including heating an oil and fat in the presence of 0.6 to 20% by mass of an almond-derived raw material with respect to the oil. In particular, a stronger and better flavor could be obtained by using blanched almond flour and heating a reaction system purged with an inert gas.

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method for producing an almond-flavored oil and fat with which it is possible to reduce an amount of almond flour used in making confectionery. It was found that an oil and fat having a good roasted almond flavor can be obtained by a production method including heating an oil and fat in the presence of 0.6 to 20% by mass of an almond-derived raw material with respect to the oil. In particular, a stronger and better flavor could be obtained by using blanched almond flour and heating a reaction system purged with an inert gas.

A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.

A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.