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.

The present invention provides a stick-shaped baked confectionery resulting from molding of a dough containing 15 to 80 parts by mass of a taste material, 5 to 45 parts by mass of vital gluten, and 0.15 to 1.7 parts by mass of an emulsifier, per 100 parts by mass of at least one member selected from the group consisting of starch and wheat flour into sticks, and baking the dough, wherein the taste material is at least one member selected from the group consisting of cocoa powder, potato granules, nut powder, wheat bran, coffee, powdered green tea, black tea, rice flour, corn powder, whole wheat flour, foxtail millet, barnyard millet, Panicum miliaceum, amaranth and fruit materials, and the emulsifier comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of sucrose fatty acid esters having an HLB of 11 to 20 and polyglyceryl fatty acid esters having an HLB of 11 to 20.

The present disclosure relates to low-sugar, and preferably sugar-free, edible and/or biodegradable materials, and to edible and/or biodegradable vessels for holding foods and liquids for consumption. Specifically, the disclosure relates to sugar-free edible and/or biodegradable cups, straws, and other vessels, capable of holding hot and/or cold liquids for extended periods of time. The present disclosure and its embodiments further relates to a sugar free edible and/or biodegradable vessel made from natural ingredients. The vessel may have an extended shelf life, and is sturdy enough to be used for a variety of applications.

A description is given of an apparatus (10) for making a confectionery product (1) comprising a chewing gum having the shape of an irregular pentagon with rounded corners and sides of elliptical or semi-elliptical shape, the apparatus comprising a forming roller (11) and a contrasting element (12), wherein said forming roller (11) has a pattern obtained from the superimposition of two reciprocally orthogonal series of irregular hexagons (20), perimetrically delimited by knives, all identical one to the other, the intersection whereof determines in each hexagon four irregular pentagons (50, 50) identical one to the other in opposing pairs.

The present invention relates to a biocompatible, digestible and edible material for use in soft edible robots. The present invention provides a pneumatic actuator for edible robotics, and a toy set including at least one pneumatic actuator and an inflating device. Further, the biocompatible, digestible and edible material can be used for making bubble gum products.

Embodiments of a product including floss-like crystalline structures with coupled crystal structures and methods of producing same. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Disclosed is a toy set that includes a figurine representing a miniature reproduction of an animal. Also included in the toy set is a collection identifier that identifies the figurine and a redemption card configured for the collection identifier to be affixed thereto. There is a tangible medium having instructions provided thereon, wherein the instructions specify a manner in which the redemption card may be submitted to redeem a prize. The toy set also may include a carrying case comprising a first portion and a second portion structured and arranged for connection to the first portion to define a storage compartment structured and arranged to contain the figurine, the collection identifier, the redemption card, and the tangible medium. Also disclosed is a series that includes at least two toy sets.

Disclosed is a toy set that includes a figurine representing a miniature reproduction of an animal. Also included in the toy set is a collection identifier that identifies the figurine and a redemption card configured for the collection identifier to be affixed thereto. There is a tangible medium having instructions provided thereon, wherein the instructions specify a manner in which the redemption card may be submitted to redeem a prize. The toy set also may include a carrying case comprising a first portion and a second portion structured and arranged for connection to the first portion to define a storage compartment structured and arranged to contain the figurine, the collection identifier, the redemption card, and the tangible medium. Also disclosed is a series that includes at least two toy sets.

A flavor pouch includes a porous covering that encloses a carrier having a flavorant. The carrier may be solid or particulate. Flavorants may be one or more of tea, coffee, rose hips, honey, royal jelly, fruit extracts, mint, sweeteners, ginger, pepper extract, exotic flavors, ethnic flavors and the like. Where the carrier comprises a plurality of beads, the beads may have randomly dissolvable encapsulation to extend the time duration of flavor release. To use the flavor pouch, it is placed in the mouth and masticated or exposed to saliva to thereby release the flavorant.

A flavor pouch includes a porous covering that encloses a carrier having a flavorant. The carrier may be solid or particulate. Flavorants may be one or more of tea, coffee, rose hips, honey, royal jelly, fruit extracts, mint, sweeteners, ginger, pepper extract, exotic flavors, ethnic flavors and the like. Where the carrier comprises a plurality of beads, the beads may have randomly dissolvable encapsulation to extend the time duration of flavor release. To use the flavor pouch, it is placed in the mouth and masticated or exposed to saliva to thereby release the flavorant.