Portionable chocolate shell with a soluble beverage powder core for making hot drinks
A compact, portioned chocolate unit with a meltable shell and powdered core addresses impracticality and uneven melting of 'hot chocolate bombs', offering hygienic packaging and customizable designs for everyday use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025001263
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-05-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing hot chocolate products, such as 'hot chocolate bombs', are large, impractical for everyday use, have uneven melting, lack distinct flavor, and are not sustainably or resealably packaged.
A compact, individually portioned chocolate unit with a meltable shell and powdered core, designed for everyday use, featuring a hygienic package and customizable shapes, using edible melting shells and soluble beverage powders.
Provides uniform portioning, long shelf life, ease of use, and differentiated design for retail and mobile consumption, with even melting and distinct flavor.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to a food product, in particular a portionable unit for the production of a cocoa-based or other beverage, consisting of an edible shell that melts in hot liquid and a powdered core enclosed therein.
[0002] In the prior art, so-called "hot chocolate bombs" are known. These usually consist of large chocolate balls filled with marshmallows or cocoa powder that dissolve in hot milk. However, such products are primarily designed as gifts, are quite large, and are not very practical for transport or everyday use. Often, the melting is uneven, the flavor is not very distinct, and the packaging is neither sustainable nor resealable.
[0003] The present invention differs fundamentally from this: It aims at the development of a compact, individually portionable, hygienically packaged chocolate unit, specifically designed for everyday use, retail sale and mobile consumption (e.g., to go, office, on the go).
[0004] The outer layer consists of an edible melting shell, preferably chocolate, couverture, ruby, or white chocolate, which melts evenly at temperatures of approximately 50–70 °C. The inner core contains a soluble beverage powder, such as cocoa, sugar, milk powder, coffee, matcha, or functional additives (vitamins, flavorings, superfood components). The outer shape is freely selectable, but preferably round, teardrop, hemispherical, oval, or heart-shaped. An embossing or color marking can identify the variety.
[0005] The invention can be offered in individual foil, cellophane, blisters, or resealable stand-up pouches. The aim is uniform portioning, long shelf life, ease of use, and a differentiated design for retail sales, online distribution, or vending machines. Figures Fig. 1 - Exterior view of a portionable droplet mold with embossing. The figure shows the external shape of a drinking chocolate unit according to claims 1-5. The droplet shape allows for a compact, brandable design. The embossing serves for variety identification (e.g., initials, symbol, letter). Fig. 2 - Cross-section through a unit with melt shell and powder core. The figure schematically shows the structure of the unit according to claims 1-4 and 9-11: 1. Outer layer of meltable chocolate or couverture 2. Powdered core made of cocoa mixture or functional beverage powder 3. Optional second layer (aromatic or functional) Summary
[0006] The invention relates to a compact, individually portioned drinking chocolate unit with a meltable shell and a powdered core. It is suitable for everyday use on the go, can be hygienically packaged, is easy to use, and can be customized in a variety of ways (e.g., different varieties, shapes, ingredients). Through its targeted choice of materials, temperature behavior, and format, it clearly stands out from the prior art.
Claims
[1] Portionable unit for preparing a beverage, comprising a meltable edible shell and a powdered core, characterized by that the casing melts in hot liquid and releases the drink powder core. [2] Unit according to claim 1, characterized by that the coating consists of chocolate, white chocolate, ruby chocolate, fat-based glaze or couverture. [3] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the beverage powder core includes cocoa, milk powder, sugar, coffee, matcha, maltodextrin, chai or mixtures thereof. [4] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the outer shape is teardrop-shaped, round, hemispherical, heart-shaped, oval or prismatic. [5] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the casing has an embossing, color marking or textured surface for variety identification. [6] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it is individually packaged, e.g. in foil, cellophane or blister packs. [7] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that several units are packed together in one bag or box. [8] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the casing melts completely at a temperature between 50 °C and 70 °C. [9] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the shell is multi-layered, with an outer protective layer and an inner aroma layer. [10] Use of the unit according to any of the preceding claims in a hot beverage vending machine. [11] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the beverage powder core includes functional additives selected from vitamins, minerals, superfoods, adaptogenic plants or natural flavors. [12] Unit according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by that it can also be used in cold liquid by stirring or shaking.