The present invention relates to a confectionery composition that has the necessary stability and texture to be used as filling in foodstuffs, preferably chocolate confectionery products.

The present invention relates to a confectionery composition that has the necessary stability and texture to be used as filling in foodstuffs, preferably chocolate confectionery products.

An edible confectionery ink composition for 3D printing comprises: from 20% to 75% by weight of sweetener, preferably sugar, and from 15% to 50% by weight of a fat composition, wherein the fat composition comprises from 45% to 65% by weight of lauric acid (C12:0); and from 15% to 25% by weight of total palmitic acid (C16:0) and stearic acid (C18:0); said percentages of acid referring to acids bound as acyl groups in glycerides in the fat composition and being based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids; and wherein the fat composition has from 80 to 100 solid fat content at 20° C.; and from 70 to 98 solid fat content at 25° C.; and from 30 to 60 solid fat content at 30° C.; measured on unstabilized fat according to ISO 8292-1.

An edible confectionery ink composition for 3D printing comprises: from 20% to 75% by weight of sweetener, preferably sugar, and from 15% to 50% by weight of a fat composition, wherein the fat composition comprises from 45% to 65% by weight of lauric acid (C12:0); and from 15% to 25% by weight of total palmitic acid (C16:0) and stearic acid (C18:0); said percentages of acid referring to acids bound as acyl groups in glycerides in the fat composition and being based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids; and wherein the fat composition has from 80 to 100 solid fat content at 20° C.; and from 70 to 98 solid fat content at 25° C.; and from 30 to 60 solid fat content at 30° C.; measured on unstabilized fat according to ISO 8292-1.

The present invention relates to confectionery material, preferably milk-based confectionery, comprising an oligosaccharide mixture.

The present invention relates to confectionery material, preferably milk-based confectionery, comprising an oligosaccharide mixture.

A process of forming a confectionery product includes heating a confectionery mixture comprising a sweetened milk product and fat while stirring until the confectionery mixture reaches a predetermined consistency. The process also includes forming the confectionery product upon cooling of the confectionery mixture. The confectionery product has a water activity of about 0.59 or greater, has a sugar content of about 87 degrees Brix or less, and has a shelf life of about three months or greater. A confectionery product includes a confectionery mixture. The confectionery product includes a sweetened milk product, butter, cocoa powder, a sweetener, and a preservative. The sweetener is corn syrup, inulin, tapioca syrup, maltodextrin, pear puree, and/or a combination thereof. The confectionery mixture has a water activity of about 0.59 or greater, has a sugar content of about 87 degrees Brix or less, and has a shelf life of about three months or greater.

A food product comprising a neutralized yogurt whey.

A food product comprising a neutralized yogurt whey.

An aerated food product includes a base ingredient, a protein and a liquid and, in some instances, a carbohydrate source. The base ingredient may include a whole grain source, a fiber source, a fruit source, a vegetable source, or a combination thereof. In some aspects, the product has a moisture content in the range of about 1% to about 5%. In one embodiment, the product has a density in the range of about 0.02 g/cc to about 0.50 g/cc. In some embodiments the product has a porosity in the range of about 15% to about 65%. In some embodiments, the product has a texture hardness in the range of about 1 kg to about 7 kg.