A coated stuffed pretzel and method for making the coated stuffed pretzel is provided. A pretzel that has already been baked has first, second and third pretzel openings. A layer of chocolate is deposited in the first and second openings pretzel openings, then a filling and chocolate is deposited on the layer of chocolate, thus stuffing the first and second pretzel openings. The pretzel is cooled and then is moved through a chocolate bath where an outer chocolate layer is applied. Then, toppings are added on the chocolate coating. The pretzel is cooled and the toppings are held in place when the chocolate outer layer solidifies. Thus, the pretzel that has already been baked is transformed into the coated stuffed pretzel. The coated stuffed pretzels can be coated with any topping and stuffed with any filling, for example caramel. The coated stuffed pretzels have a handle portion.

The present invention relates generally to the field of food and nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to a combination of two very popular foods, namely pizza and pretzels. For example, the present invention relates to a prepared pizza with a pretzel crust for home baking. Remarkably, the pretzel-type crust can appear, when the pretzel-pizza is baked at home. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a prepared pizza that is to be subjected to a heating step before consumption comprising a prebaked pizza crust, wherein the prebaked pizza crust is coated at least partially with a lye after prebaking.

The present invention relates generally to the field of food and nutrition. In particular the present invention relates to a combination of two very popular foods, namely pizza and pretzels. For example, the present invention relates to a prepared pizza with a pretzel crust for home baking. Remarkably, the pretzel-type crust can appear, when the pretzel-pizza is baked at home. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a prepared pizza that is to be subjected to a heating step before consumption comprising a prebaked pizza crust, wherein the prebaked pizza crust is coated at least partially with a lye after prebaking.

A taco shell is produced by applying a plasticizing agent to a base or spine portion of a hard taco shell, such as by targeted spraying, rolling, brushing or dipping of the taco shells, thereby softening the base or spine portion, preferably across a strip width between 4 mm-20 mm. As a result, when the taco shell is bitten, the softened base portion has some hinging flexibility or pliability which reduces the potential for any crack propagation. Therefore, the structural integrity of the hard taco shell can be better maintained while be eaten, resulting in retention of the fillings and less mess. If desired, an anti-migration agent can also be applied to assure containment of the plasticizing agent in the targeted region.

A kit of parts for preparing a cake includes a core mold for preparing the core of the cake, and a finishing mold for finishing the cake. The core mold has a core mold volume, and the finishing mold has a finishing mold volume greater than the core mold volume. The finishing mold is shaped to receive the core of the cake. In some examples, the finishing mold comprises a rigid support layer comprising an inner surface, and a flexible lining layer comprising an outer surface. The lining layer may be removably receivable within the support layer such that the outer surface of the lining layer faces and contacts the inner surface of the support layer.

A kit of parts for preparing a cake includes a core mold for preparing the core of the cake, and a finishing mold for finishing the cake. The core mold has a core mold volume, and the finishing mold has a finishing mold volume greater than the core mold volume. The finishing mold is shaped to receive the core of the cake. In some examples, the finishing mold comprises a rigid support layer comprising an inner surface, and a flexible lining layer comprising an outer surface. The lining layer may be removably receivable within the support layer such that the outer surface of the lining layer faces and contacts the inner surface of the support layer.

The invention relates to a baked product which is adapted before during and/or after baking to have one or more images on at least one surface thereof. The image can be applied to an external surface or a surface of a portion of the baked product which is formed, typically by cutting. The portions can be reformatted into the baked product shape and packaged as a retail item after the one or more images have been applied thereto and the images are only exposed when the portions are subsequently removed for consumption. The substance used to form the image can be applied using contactless application apparatus.

The invention relates to a baked product which is adapted before during and/or after baking to have one or more images on at least one surface thereof. The image can be applied to an external surface or a surface of a portion of the baked product which is formed, typically by cutting. The portions can be reformatted into the baked product shape and packaged as a retail item after the one or more images have been applied thereto and the images are only exposed when the portions are subsequently removed for consumption. The substance used to form the image can be applied using contactless application apparatus.

Gingerbread structures are constructed from baked gingerbread components that typically include both upstanding wall components, and roof components that overlie some of the upstanding wall components. The present invention also relates 1) to substantially rigid clips installed to underlie, grip, connect and/or strengthen elongate joints formed between adjacent pairs of the gingerbread components; and 2) to gingerbread structures constructed from the baked gingerbread components and the substantially rigid clips. Construction of gingerbread structures is assisted by the use of the substantially rigid clips that also help to hold adjacent pairs of gingerbread components in desired assembled orientations while lines of icing set up to bond adjacent pairs of the gingerbread components that define elongate joints of the gingerbread structures.

Gingerbread structures are constructed from baked gingerbread components that typically include both upstanding wall components, and roof components that overlie some of the upstanding wall components. The present invention also relates 1) to substantially rigid clips installed to underlie, grip, connect and/or strengthen elongate joints formed between adjacent pairs of the gingerbread components; and 2) to gingerbread structures constructed from the baked gingerbread components and the substantially rigid clips. Construction of gingerbread structures is assisted by the use of the substantially rigid clips that also help to hold adjacent pairs of gingerbread components in desired assembled orientations while lines of icing set up to bond adjacent pairs of the gingerbread components that define elongate joints of the gingerbread structures.