Confectionery

Abstract

We offer confectionery that enhances its appeal. [Solution] The confectionery 1 comprises a main body 10, a character part C1 formed on the main body 10, and a background part formed on the main body 10 surrounding the character part C1, wherein the background part has a plurality of grooves (peripheral grooves 41) formed around the character part C1. The plurality of grooves 41 provided on the background part are arranged to spread out around the character, thereby emphasizing the character and increasing the difficulty of dividing the character.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to confectionery.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as confectionery, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a configuration of "puzzle chocolate" characterized in that molten chocolate is poured into a mold, a chocolate confectionery having a peripheral shape following the inside of the mold, a three-dimensional shape / patterned surface along the bottom surface of the mold, and a required thickness is solidified and formed, and this chocolate confectionery is divided into a required number of pieces by cut lines provided crossing in the vertical and horizontal directions at required intervals.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, there is disclosed chocolate in which cut lines are provided to make it into a puzzle in a chocolate confectionery. However, this confectionery only has ways of playing such as cutting a predetermined pattern with cut lines and assembling it into the original pattern, so there is no change in taste, the types of ways of playing are few, and it has problems in its interestingness.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a confectionery with improved interestingness.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A confectionery according to one aspect of the present invention is a confectionery comprising a main body part, a character part formed on the main body part, and a background part formed on the main body part around the character part, wherein a plurality of grooves are formed around the character part in the background part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide confectionery with improved appeal. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] This is a plan view of a confectionery according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the confectionery shown. [Figure 3] This is a cross-sectional view of the portion along line AA in Figure 1. [Figure 4] This is a plan view illustrating an example of the confectionery sorting process. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing another example of the confectionery sorting operation. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] Hereinafter, a confectionery product according to one aspect of the present invention will be described with reference to the figures. Figure 1 is a plan view of confectionery 1 in the first embodiment. Figure 2 is a perspective view of confectionery 1. The confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2 is made of chocolate and is a rectangular, flat chocolate confectionery with four ends: an upper end 10a, a lower end 10b, a left end 10c, and a right end 10d. In plan view, the rectangular main body 10 serves as the base, and a character part C1 is formed in the approximate central region of the confectionery 1. A first background part 31 and a second background part 32 are provided around the character part C1 as background parts. The first background part 31 has multiple surrounding grooves 41 formed around the character part C1.

[0010] The surrounding groove 41 extends from the character portion C1 towards the upper end 10a, lower end 10b, left end 10c, and right end 10d. Although some of the surrounding grooves 41 are designed to pass through the character portion C1, they are not formed on the character portion C1 itself, but are provided only around the character portion C1.

[0011] The surrounding groove 41 has a triangular shape in plan view, consisting of two straight sides 41a and a base 41b. The straight sides 41a are longer than the base 41b, and the vertex 41t, where the two straight sides 41a are connected, is positioned close to the character part C1. Furthermore, the direction of each straight side 41a of each surrounding groove 41 extends toward the center of the confectionery 1 in plan view. In other words, the surrounding groove 41 creates a radial pattern using the straight sides 41a. Here, since the center of the confectionery 1 almost coincides with the center of the character part C1, the surrounding groove 41 is composed to radiate outwards from the center of the character part C1.

[0012] Furthermore, on the lower side and both sides of the character section C1, the base 41b of the surrounding groove 41 overlaps with the ends of the main body section 10 (lower end 10b, left end 10c, and right end 10d). On the upper side of the character section C1, the base 41b of the surrounding groove 41 does not overlap with the upper end 10a because the second background section 32 is positioned there, but it is connected to the second groove 42 on the outer circumference of the second background section 32. In addition, since each surrounding groove 41 is provided around the character section C1, it has a shape that corresponds to the shape of the character section C1, and the lengths of the straight sides 41a and the base 41b are all different sizes.

[0013] Second grooves 42 are provided between the character section C1 and the first background section 31, between the character section C1 and the second background section 32, and between the first background section 31 and the second background section 32. A portion of the second grooves 42 is connected to the surrounding grooves 41. The depth of the second grooves 42 is the same as that of the surrounding grooves 41, and it reaches the main body section 10. Therefore, the color of the second grooves 42 is the same as the color of the main body section 10.

[0014] The character section C1 is a design depicting the entire body, and for example, it is a perspective composition in which the character is running toward the surface of the confectionery 1. Furthermore, as shown above, the surrounding grooves 41 extend from the center of the character section C1 toward the end of the main body section 10, and in coordination with the perspective composition of the character section C1, they create the illusion that the character is leaping forward at high speed. Moreover, the combined use of the surrounding grooves 41 and the perspective composition of the character section C1 effectively creates a sense of three-dimensionality, and as shown in the illustration, it creates the illusion that the character is leaping forward.

[0015] The character part C1 is composed of multiple parts, such as the head, torso, legs, and arms. A second groove 42 is provided between each part as a separation region, causing the parts to be separated from each other.

[0016] The second background section 32 is formed along the upper end 10a of the main body section 10. The second background section 32 is configured so that the head, right shoulder, and back protrusions of the character section C1 fit into it. Furthermore, the second background section 32 is provided with text information 38 and character-related patterns 43 formed by recesses and protrusions. This text information 38 consists of characters that emphasize and characterize the character, such as the character's name, and is formed by either recessed or raised lines.

[0017] The first background section 31 and the second background section 32 differ in color and thickness (see Figure 3). For example, the second background section 32 is thicker than the first background section 31 and has the same thickness as the character section C1.

[0018] The first background part 31 and the second background part 32, for example, have a different color tone from the character part C1. For example, the first background part 31 is composed of a single color of a brown color system (ordinary chocolate flavor). The second background part 32 is formed of non-brown color system colors such as pink color (strawberry chocolate flavor), beige color system (caramel flavor), and white system (white chocolate). Also, since the portion of the second groove 42 reaches the main body part 10 as described above, it has the same color as the first background part 31.

[0019] The character part C1 is formed of pink color (strawberry chocolate flavor), beige color system (caramel flavor), and white system (white chocolate).

[0020] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a portion along A-A of Figure 1. As shown in Figure 3, each colored part of the confectionery 1 is formed as a layer having a predetermined thickness, with a layer for each color. For example, on the front side surface 10f of the main body part 10 of the confectionery 1, a multicolored pattern is drawn, but on the back side surface 10r, it has a single-color configuration of the main body part 10. For example, the character part C1, the first background part 31, and the second background part 32 are laminated with other materials (materials having different colors, flavors, and scents) different from the main body part 10 on the front side surface 10f side of the main body part 10.

[0021] As shown in Figure 3, the second groove 42 and the peripheral groove 41 are configured such that their groove depths reach the main body part 10 as described above and their depths (the height of the bottom surface) are the same. Also, a continuous portion (see Figures 1 and Figure 2) is provided between the second groove 42 and the peripheral groove 41. Due to this continuous configuration, an external force when breaking the peripheral groove 41 is easily transmitted to the second groove 42, and the portions of both grooves are likely to crack when separating and dividing the confectionery 1. Further, as shown in Figure 4, the bottom side 41b of the peripheral groove 41 is connected to the lower end portion 10b of the main body part 10, thinning the main body part 10 (on the right side in Figure 4).

[0022] The second background section 32 has a height (thickness t3) that is the same as the character section C1 (thickness t2), and constitutes the maximum thickness (t4) of the confectionery 1. Furthermore, the thickness of the second background section 32 and the character section C1 is smaller than the thickness (t1) of the main body section 10.

[0023] As shown in Figure 3, the main body 10 is made of chocolate containing puffs 60. Here, the first background 31 may be formed at the same time as the main body 10, or it may be formed thinly on top of the main body 10. For example, when forming the main body 10, the puffs 60 are solidified so that they are mostly contained on the underside (bottom side) of the main body 10, and the bottom surface of the back side 10r (bottom side in the figure) of the main body 10 becomes slightly uneven. However, on the front side 10f (top side in the figure) of the main body 10, the unevenness caused by the puffs 60 is hardly formed during the solidification process of the chocolate material, and a nearly flat surface made of chocolate is formed.

[0024] The character section C1 and the second background section 32 do not contain puffs 60. As a result, the confectionery 1 has different flavors depending on the part. In addition, the texture of confectionery 1 varies greatly depending on the part that is eaten, as the proportion of puffs 60 relative to the total amount of chocolate differs.

[0025] Figure 4 is a plan view showing an example of the disassembly process for confectionery 1. In the operation of determining the character part C1 of confectionery 1, for example, first, the determination is started with the left and right hands shown in the lower left of the diagram.

[0026] In identifying the character part C1, the second background part 32 is separated first. For example, the fingertips 61 of the left hand are used to pinch and press the area near the protruding part on the back of the character part C1. At the same time, the fingertips 62 of the other hand, the right hand, are used to pinch the right side of the second background part 32 with the second groove 42 as the boundary, and force is applied in the direction of the thickness of the confectionery to separate a part of the second background part 32. This separation operation is repeated until the second background part 32 is separated along the second groove 42 as shown in the figure. With the second background part 32 separated, only the first background part 31 remains around the character part C1.

[0027] Here, the first background portion 31 can be divided at any point using the surrounding groove 41. However, as mentioned above, since the surrounding groove 41 is a groove that faces toward the character portion C1, unexpected cracks in the character portion C1 are likely to occur, and the success rate of identifying the character portion C1 is quite low.

[0028] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing another example of the sorting operation for confectionery 1. The character part C1 can be identified by dividing it with the fingertips as shown in Figure 4, but other methods are also possible. For example, as shown in Figure 5, a tool 70 with a relatively thin or pointed tip, such as a bamboo spatula, spoon, or fork, can be used as the identification tool 70. In this case, for example, the tip 71 of the tool 70 held with the fingertip 62 is placed against the area to be divided, for example, the second groove 42 between the first background part 31 and the character part C1, and pressed down. Meanwhile, the character part C1 is pressed down with the fingertip 61 of the other hand. By doing this, pressure can be concentrated on a narrow area relative to the main body part 10.

[0029] In the division operation using the device 70, the device 70 can be used while the confectionery 1 remains in the confectionery container 80.

[0030] The confectionery container 80 is made of paper or resin and is used to protect the confectionery 1 when it is sold. In other words, the confectionery 1 is sold in the confectionery container 80 and wrapped in a cosmetic packaging bag. Therefore, the surface area of ​​the confectionery container 80 is larger than the size of the confectionery 1. The depth (t5) of the confectionery container 80 is also equal to or greater than the thickness (t4) of the confectionery 1 (see Figure 3).

[0031] Within the confectionery container 80 configured in this way, the separated material can be crushed using the pointed tip 71 of the tool 70. At this time, fine separated pieces 90 are produced in the first background portion 31. However, by using the confectionery container 80, the scattering of the separated pieces 90 is avoided, and the separated pieces 90 are contained within the internal space SP of the confectionery container 80 as shown in the figure.

[0032] The separation of character part C1 may be successful or unsuccessful. Unlike the successful case, if the separation fails and the candy breaks in various places, the broken pieces of candy become a mixture of the character area, the second background part 32, and the first background part 31. As a result, the taste, aroma, and texture of the candy pieces vary as they are mixed together in each piece of candy 1. Thus, even a failed separation allows for enjoyment of changes in taste, and the success or failure of separating and separating the character allows for enjoyment of different tastes, aromas, and textures of candy 1.

[0033] As described above, in this embodiment of confectionery 1, the first background portion 31 has multiple surrounding grooves 41 arranged so as to spread out around the character, thereby creating a design that emphasizes the character. Furthermore, since the surrounding grooves 41 are arranged radially from the character portion C1, it is possible to express depth in the background of the character and create a sense of dynamism.

[0034] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the surrounding groove 41 is provided around the character part C1 as a groove directed toward the character part C1, making it easier for the cracking direction line to reach the character part C1 and increasing the difficulty of breaking it apart.

[0035] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the surrounding groove 41 is configured in a triangular shape that widens toward the end of the main body 10, thereby creating a powerful effect with radial shapes using lines and steps.

[0036] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the surrounding groove 41 is made of the thinnest first background portion 31, making it easier to divide the first background portion 31.

[0037] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the second background portion 32 is configured to be the same thickness as the character portion C1, making it easy to separate it from the first background portion 31, which is configured to be thinner than the second background portion 32.

[0038] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the vertex 41t of the surrounding groove 41 is located near the character part C1, which increases the difficulty of division, while the location is somewhat distanced from the character part C1, leaving open the possibility of successfully identifying the character.

[0039] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character part C1 is formed in a different color from the first background part 31, which makes the character stand out against the background. Furthermore, since the surrounding groove 41 is formed in the same color as the first background part 31, the groove does not stand out too much, and an effective background effect can be achieved.

[0040] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character part C1 is composed of multiple spaced-apart parts, making it easy to vary the material, color, and scent of each part. Furthermore, the multiple spaced-apart parts can be identified separately. Moreover, since the multiple parts are spaced apart in the spaced-apart region of the second groove 42, a different color from that of the part is added between the parts, thereby enhancing the color scheme effect.

[0041] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, by providing text information 38 on the second background portion 32 which is thicker than the first background portion 31, it is possible to emphasize the text information 38.

[0042] In this embodiment of confectionery 1, the main body 10 contains puffs 60, allowing consumers to enjoy both the taste and texture. Furthermore, the inclusion of puffs 60 not only creates a change in texture but also makes the main body 10 relatively easy to break even if it is thick. Additionally, since the character part C1 does not contain puffs 60, it is possible to form a smooth surface and create intricate designs.

[0043] In this embodiment of the confectionery 1, the character can be separated using the tip of the tool 70, and this can be done while the confectionery 1 is inside the confectionery container 80. The confectionery container 80 has a depth (t5) that is equal to or greater than the thickness (t4) of the confectionery 1, which prevents the scattering of the separated pieces 90 that are crushed by pressing against the tool 70. As a result, after enjoying separating the character from the confectionery 1, the finely crushed separated pieces 90 can be kept inside the container and made easy to eat.

[0044] Although one aspect of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified as appropriate within the scope of its technical concept. For example, in the above embodiment, the straight side 41a of the surrounding groove 41 is configured as a straight line, but it is not limited to this configuration and may be configured as a curve or a line including a curve.

[0045] Furthermore, while the above embodiment describes a confectionery primarily made from chocolate, it is not limited to this composition. For example, any ingredient that hardens to a certain extent, such as cookies, is not particularly limited.

[0046] As explained above, this specification contains the following information:

[0047] (1) It is a confectionery, The main body and The character part formed on the main body, The character portion is surrounded by a background portion formed on the main body portion, The above-mentioned background is a confectionery item in which multiple grooves are formed around the above-mentioned character.

[0048] (2) (1) The confectionery described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the area excluding the character portion of the confectionery.

[0049] (3) (1) or (2) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed to be of different lengths, in this confectionery.

[0050] (4) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (3), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed radially in this confectionery.

[0051] (5) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (4), The above-mentioned confectionery has multiple grooves, each formed with a different width.

[0052] (6) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (5), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed from the character part toward the end of the main body part, in a confectionery.

[0053] (7) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (6), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are each formed in a triangular shape, in this confectionery.

[0054] (8) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (7), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in a manner that is separated from the character portion of the confectionery.

[0055] (9) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (8), Each of the above grooves includes a vertex, The above vertices are confectionery formed in the vicinity of the above character part.

[0056] (10) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (9), Each of the above grooves includes a base, The above base is formed at the end of the main body, and is a confectionery.

[0057] (11) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (10), The above background section includes a first background section and a second background section. The above character part is formed in the above first background part, and is a confectionery.

[0058] (12) (11) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the above-mentioned first background portion, confectionery.

[0059] (13) (11) or (12) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned character portion is constructed to have the same thickness as the second background portion, in this confectionery.

[0060] (14) A confectionery described in any one of (11) to (13), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the same color as the first background portion, in a confectionery.

[0061] (15) A confectionery described in any one of (11) to (14), The character portion shown above is formed in a different color from the first background portion shown above; this is a confectionery item.

[0062] (16) A confectionery described in any one of (11) to (15), The above character section includes multiple parts, The above-mentioned parts are formed with a gap between them, forming a confectionery.

[0063] (17) (16) The confectionery described above, A confectionery in which the above-mentioned multiple parts are formed in the same color as the first background in the separated regions.

[0064] (18) (17) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned separated region is formed as a groove in the confectionery.

[0065] (19) A confectionery described in any one of (11) to (18), The above first background section does not contain any text information. The second background section above contains textual information, and is a confectionery item.

[0066] (20) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (19), The main body mentioned above includes the puff, The above character part is a confectionery product that does not include the above-mentioned puff. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0067] 1. Confectionery 10 Main body 10a Upper end (end) 10b Lower end (end) 10c Left end (end) 10d Right end (end) 31 1st background part (background part) 32 Second background part (background part) 41t peak 41b Base 38-character information 41. Surrounding grooves (multiple grooves) 42 2nd groove (separation area) 60 puffs C1 Character Department

Claims

1. It is a confectionery, The main body and A character portion is formed by being laminated in the approximately central region of one side of the main body portion, The device comprises a background portion formed by being laminated around the character portion and on one side of the main body portion, The background portion includes a first background portion having a thickness thinner than the thickness of the character portion and a second background portion having the same thickness as the thickness of the character portion. A second groove is formed between the character portion and the first background portion and the second background portion, and between the first background portion and the second background portion, with a depth that reaches the main body portion. The first background portion has multiple triangular peripheral grooves formed therein, each consisting of two straight sides and a base, extending from a vertex close to the character portion toward the end of the main body portion. A confectionery in which the character part, the first background part, and the second background part are formed from materials that differ in color, taste, or aroma from the main body part.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, Multiple peripheral grooves are formed radially in a confectionery.

3. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which multiple peripheral grooves are formed, each with a different width.

4. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which multiple peripheral grooves are formed from the character portion toward the end of the main body portion.

5. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which a plurality of the aforementioned peripheral grooves include those whose bases are formed at the ends of the main body.

6. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The first background section does not contain any text information. The second background section contains textual information, and is a confectionery item.

7. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The main body includes a puff, The character portion is a confectionery that does not include the puff.

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