Confectionery and confectionery sets

The confectionery design with a starting point, ending point, and path portion, featuring character portions and flexible storage, addresses complexity by enhancing appeal and enjoyment through varied visual and sensory experiences.

JP7864101B2Active Publication Date: 2026-05-25BANDAI CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
BANDAI CO LTD
Filing Date
2023-08-29
Publication Date
2026-05-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional confectioneries requiring multiple types and shapes of confectionery parts for combination face issues of complexity and lack of simplicity in design.

Method used

A confectionery design comprising a starting point, ending point, and a path portion with character portions on at least one of the path or ending point, featuring different colors, tastes, and aromas, and a flexible storage compartment for easy handling and playful interaction.

Benefits of technology

Enhances the appeal and enjoyment of confectionery by simplifying the design, allowing for varied visual and sensory experiences through character arrangements and flexible handling.

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Abstract

To provide a confectionary having improved amusement property.SOLUTION: A confectionary 1 includes a start point part 10, an end point part 30, and a path part 20 formed between the start point part 10 and the end point part 30, wherein a plurality of character parts C are formed in at least any one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30. The configuration that the plurality of character parts C are formed in at least any one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30 enables lively performance by the characters.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to confectionery and confectionery sets.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there are confectioneries that have playfulness that can be eaten while being enjoyed. As this type of confectionery, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a configuration having at least one part made of soft candy and at least one part made of at least one of gummy candy and hard candy, which can be attached and assembled.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] In Patent Document 1, it is a combined confectionery that solves the problem of tooth adhesion by dispersing gummies in soft candy. However, the confectionery of Patent Document 1 has problems such as requiring a plurality of types of confectionery and a plurality of types of parts with different shapes for combination.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a confectionery with a simple configuration that improves the interestingness without requiring a plurality of types of confectionery and a plurality of types of parts.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A confectionery according to one aspect of the present invention is a confectionery comprising a starting point portion, an ending point portion, and a path portion formed between the starting point portion and the ending point portion, wherein a plurality of character portions are formed in at least one of the path portion and the ending point portion.

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 showing a first embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is a plan view showing a third aspect of the confectionery of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a plan view showing a fourth aspect of the confectionery of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view along line AA in Figure 2. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 2. [Figure 7] This is a cross-sectional view showing an example of how to remove the starting part of a confectionery. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view showing an example of how candy can be broken during play. [Figure 9] This is a perspective view showing the state in which the confectionery does not break during play. [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 the first form of confectionery 1 in this embodiment. Figure 2 is a plan view showing the second form of confectionery 1. Figure 3 is a plan view showing the third form of confectionery 1. Figure 4 is a plan view showing the fourth form of confectionery 1.

[0010] The confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 to 4 is a set of gummy candies 100. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the confectionery set 100 is sold with a storage compartment 101 containing the confectionery 1. When sold, the confectionery is placed in the storage compartment 101 shown in the figures, and then in a cosmetic packaging bag that does not allow the contents to be seen from the outside, as shown in each figure.

[0011] The storage compartment 101 in the candy set 100 is configured as a rectangle in plan view, for example, having a first end 111 on the upper short side, a second end 112 on the lower short side, a third end 113 on the left long side, and a fourth end 114 on the right long side. The candy set 100 allows for the enjoyment of peeling out the flexible and stretchable gummy candy 1 from the rectangular storage compartment 101, as will be described later.

[0012] The gummy candy referred to here can be manufactured using, for example, a predetermined amount of starch syrup, sugar, gelatin, concentrated fruit juice, edible oil, sorbitol, acidulant, thickener, plant-derived coloring agent, and flavoring agent.

[0013] As shown in Figure 1, this confectionery 1 has a starting point 10, which is the starting point for removal when taking it out of the storage compartment 101, and an ending point 30, which is the final part for removal. It also has a long, narrow path section 20 formed between the starting point 10 and the ending point 30, with approximately the same width. When the path section 20 is separated from the starting point 10, it has a plurality of first path sections 21 in a first direction X1 that moves to the right in the figure, and a plurality of second path sections 22 that moves in a second direction X2 that is opposite to the first direction X1. The path section 20 forms a long path with its side ends 20e in the width direction appropriately spaced apart so that they do not touch each other.

[0014] To describe the general configuration of each figure, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the path section 20 is a curved path. In the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 3, the path section 20 is a configuration in which the path section 20 is bent at an acute angle. Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 is a curved, meandering configuration, and the starting point 10 and ending point 30 are close together.

[0015] Also, as representing the characters of the confectionery 1, a plurality of types of character portions C (C1, C2, C3) are formed in the starting point portion 10, the path portion 20, and the ending point portion 30. As the characters, for example, there are a character portion C1 imitating an animal and facing forward, a character portion C2 also imitating an animal and facing either the left or right direction, and a character portion C3 imitating a smoke or cloud shape. Here, three types of characters are shown, but it is not limited to this, and a confectionery 1 having a large number of types of characters using a large number of characters can be provided.

[0016] When the character portions C are formed in a state of being arranged at a predetermined interval in at least either the first direction X1 or the second direction X2 at intervals on the path portion 20 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, as shown in FIG. 3, on the path portion 20, there may be a case where they are arranged linearly in contact with each other without an interval. Also, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the plurality of character portions C2 on the path portion 20 include a character portion C2 facing the right direction of the first path portion 21 and a character portion C2 facing the left direction of the second path portion 22. Thus, the path portion 20 has a configuration that varies depending on various arrangement forms of the characters.

[0017] [[ID=??]] Also, the character portions C formed in the ending point portion 30 are arranged linearly on the extension line of the path portion 20 in a state where the characters are not separated from each other as shown in FIG. 1. Thus, the ending point portion 30 is configured to be large by forming more characters than other portions and a lively effect is produced by a large number of characters. On the other hand, the ending point portion 30 shown in FIG. 4 is configured as a large ending point portion 30 with a plurality of character portions C arranged in a circular shape.

[0018] It should be noted that there seems to be a missing ID in the original text for the line "Also, the character portions C formed in the ending point portion 30 are arranged linearly on the extension line of the path portion 20 in a state where the characters are not separated from each other as shown in FIG. 1. Thus, the ending point portion 30 is configured to be large by forming more characters than other portions and a lively effect is produced by a large number of characters. On the other hand, the ending point portion 30 shown in FIG. 4 is configured as a large ending point portion 30 with a plurality of character portions C arranged in a circular shape." which is marked as in the translation but not present in the original ID list. I've left it as for consistency with the translation.In the confectionery 1 shown in FIG. 2, the character portion C2 formed in the path portion 20 includes a portion provided on a branch portion 20d branched from the main path portion which is the peeling path of the path portion 20. And, for example, it includes a component configured to be arranged in the left - right direction such that a character portion C2 facing the right of the second path portion 22 is located between two character portions C2 facing the left direction of the first path portion 21.

[0019] Also, the path portion 20 is formed in a color different from that of the character portion C. The path portion 20 is also formed in a color different from the colors of the start point portion 10 and the end point portion 30. Furthermore, in portions of different colors, since the materials are different, the path portion 20 has a scent different from the tastes and scents of the start point portion 10 and the end point portion 30. Moreover, the path portion 20, the start point portion 10, and the end point portion 30 include a portion with a configuration in which colors are mixed at their connection portion 20b. At this connection portion 20b, the taste and scent are mixed.

[0020] FIG. 5 is a cross - sectional view of the portion along the line A - A in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the accommodating portion 101 has a rectangular cross - section with a bottom surface 102. Regarding the drawing of the character of the character portion C, it may be a drawing color - separated by material, but in this embodiment, it is formed by the concavo - convex portion Cb on the bottom surface 102. For example, for the character portion C in the start point portion 10 and the end point portion 30, while the upper surface 1a is a flat surface, the lower surface 1b is a three - dimensional surface (concavo - convex surface) with a bulge. That is, on the lower surface 1b, the concavo - convex portion Cb is provided at the deepest surface 102g. The drawing of the character portion C is performed by this concavo - convex portion Cb.

[0021] Also, the upper surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is configured not to adhere to the bottom surface 102 of the accommodating portion 101 and the film lid 103. For example, the upper surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is accommodated within the deepest surface 102g of the start point portion 10, the end point portion 30 (see FIG. 6), and the path portion 20 so as to be lower than the shallowest upper bottom surface 102a of the bottom surface 102.

[0022] Furthermore, the storage section 101 has a configuration in which its outer peripheral edge 105 rises from the upper bottom surface 102a. The film cover 103 is welded to the upper end surface of the outer peripheral edge 105 and is mounted at a position above the upper bottom surface 102a, and is not in contact with the top surface 1a.

[0023] Here, the gummy candy confectionery 1, formed from the materials described above, is configured to adhere to the deepest surface 102g of the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 at all points, including the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path section 20, while stored in the storage section 101. Furthermore, all parts of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path section 20 are configured to be expandable and contractible. In this way, the confectionery 1 adheres to the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101, making it difficult to remove the confectionery 1 from the storage section 101, which can be enjoyed as a challenge.

[0024] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line BB in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 6, in its cross-section, the path section 20 has, as described above, a planar upper surface 1a and a curved lower surface 1b.

[0025] Furthermore, the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 is provided with projections 104 (see Figure 1) that protrude higher than the upper bottom surface 102a and approach the film cover 103, at least near the end portion 30. These projections 104 are provided, for example, to surround the end portion 30 (see Figure 1). This configuration makes it difficult for the film cover 103 to come into contact with the upper surface 1a.

[0026] The film lid 103 is welded to the entire circumference of the outer edge 105 of the storage section 101 when the confectionery 1 is stored inside. The storage section 101 is also provided with a film peeling section 108 on its outer edge, from which the film lid 103 is peeled off. This film peeling section 108 is located at one corner of the rectangular storage section 101 in plan view.

[0027] Furthermore, the film peeling portion 108 has a pair of notches 108b (see Figure 1) formed on its base end side, indicating that it is the peeling portion of the film cover 103. In addition, in the film peeling portion 108, the film cover 103 is welded only at the outer peripheral edge 105 on the base end side, and the rest is not welded, providing a facing portion 103a that faces the film peeling portion 108.

[0028] The film peeling portion 108 is made more easily deformable by having a notch 108b formed therein. Furthermore, the film peeling portion 108 is provided at an angle (angle θ) that is inclined away from the film cover 103 (downward in the figure). With this configuration, when opening the storage section 101, for example, the film cover 103 can be peeled off by pinching the opposite end 103a, which is the film edge, with one finger and pinching the film peeling section 108 with the other finger.

[0029] The procedure for removing confectionery item 1 is described below. Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of how to remove the starting point 10 of the confectionery 1. After removing the film lid 103, the confectionery 1 is taken out from the starting point 10 marked with a start mark 106. The starting point 10 is provided with a middle bottom surface 102b that is lower than the upper bottom surface 102a (see Figure 1), making it easier to access the starting point 10 with your fingertips.

[0030] Furthermore, since the storage section 101 is made of a flexible soft material, for example, as shown in Figure 7, the initial removal operation is performed by deforming it by pushing up the bottom surface 102 with the fingers 51 of one hand and pinching it with the fingers 50 of the other hand.

[0031] Then, the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20 lift the confectionery 1, which is stored in the storage section 101 in a contracted state, from the starting point 10. This allows for a playful operation where the confectionery 1 is removed while stretching. During this removal, the confectionery is separated from the storage section 101 in the order of starting point 10, path 20, and ending point 30. Furthermore, since the confectionery 1 has a bulge and is in contact with a large area of ​​its lower surface 1b, a large adhesive force can be generated.

[0032] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing an example of the first state 1F in which candy 1 is broken during play. The confectionery 1 is constructed to break when stretched beyond a certain point at any location. When separating it from the storage section 101, it breaks at any of the starting point 10, ending point 30, or path section 20. In the first state 1F shown in Figure 8, for example, a break section 20c is formed just before the branching section 20d. This is because the adhesive force at the branching section 20d is stronger than that at the path section 20 preceding it. Also, because the branching section 20d is present, the peeling direction is in a different direction, making it difficult to peel off.

[0033] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the second state 2F in which candy 1 does not break during play. In the case shown in Figure 9, the second state 2F was successfully lifted without any breakage at any point. In this case, the difficult section at the branching point 20d was successfully overcome, and the final endpoint 30 was also successfully peeled off. Furthermore, in the path section 20 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the path section 20 forms a curved path, making this section difficult to peel off. In the case of the configuration shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 has a generally gentle curved structure, allowing for relatively easy peeling.

[0034] As described above, in this embodiment of the confectionery 1, multiple character parts C are formed on at least one of the path section 20 and the endpoint section 30, allowing for a lively presentation using characters. Furthermore, because the multiple character parts C are arranged in close proximity, the shape can be made wider than the path section 20, and the strength of the character parts C can be increased. In addition, if the character parts C are arranged in a circular shape, their size can be changed by the circular character parts C, allowing for flexible emphasis on the characters.

[0035] Furthermore, if the character parts C are arranged in a straight line, it can indicate the direction in which the character moves, for example, the direction in which the confectionery is removed from the storage section. In addition, in the path section 20, adjacent side ends 20e are formed so that they do not touch each other, so that adjacent path sections 20 do not stick together and the separation of the path sections 20 can be ensured.

[0036] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, if the character parts C formed on the path portion 20 are arranged in a spaced-out manner, it is possible not only to give the path portion 20 a change in appearance in the longitudinal direction of the path, but also to give a change in strength due to the change in the unevenness of the character parts C. In addition, since the character parts C are included on the path, it is possible to enjoy changes in taste and aroma in addition to the visual enjoyment of the path portion 20.

[0037] In this embodiment of the confectionery 1, the character parts C formed on the end portion 30 are arranged side by side without being spaced apart from each other, so the end portion 30 can be made to cover a large area.

[0038] In this embodiment of the confectionery 1, if the character parts C of the first path section 21 heading in the first direction X1 and the character parts C2 of the second path section 22 heading in the second direction X2 are arranged alternately in close proximity at positions off the path section 20, for example via a branching section 20d (i.e., the character parts C are arranged in an intricate manner), then it is possible to enjoy the changes in the peeling timing of the closely arranged character parts C (the character parts C peel off at intermittently changing timings).

[0039] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the characters in the multiple character parts C are configured to face different directions, allowing the appearance of the characters to be enjoyed. In addition, since each identical character part C, distinct from the path part 20, is formed in the same color, it is easy to recognize them by their appearance.

[0040] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character part C of the endpoint 30 is formed on the extension of the path part 20, so that the peeling operation from the path part 20 immediately before the endpoint 30 to the endpoint 30 can be made easier, and the structure can be made such that breakage in the final stage of the peeling operation is less likely to occur.

[0041] In the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, the storage section 101 has a rectangular cross-section with a bottom surface 102 and is made of a flexible material that can be bent. Therefore, when removing the confectionery 1 from, for example, the starting section 10, the starting section 10 can be easily deformed, resulting in good handling (removal).

[0042] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the path portion 20, the starting point portion 10, and the ending point portion 30 include a portion at their connecting portion 20b that creates a blending of colors, thus enabling the creation of mixed colors. Furthermore, if the confectionery 1 is color-coded and has different flavors, the connecting portion 20b can create the effect of flavor blending. Also, if each color has a different aroma, the connecting portion 20b can create the effect of flavor and aroma blending.

[0043] Furthermore, since the path section 20 has a different color, taste, and aroma from the starting section 10 and the ending section 30, it is possible to create different colors, tastes, and aromas for each of the path section 20, the starting section 10, and the ending section 30. In particular, it is possible to create colors, tastes, and aromas that are associated with the character of the ending section 30.

[0044] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the path section 20 has a flat upper surface 1a and a curved lower surface 1b in its cross-section, which makes it easy to change the contact area between the confectionery 1 and the deepest surface 102g of the storage section 101. As a result, the adhesion force of the confectionery 1 to the storage section 101 can be changed.

[0045] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the storage section 101 is provided with a film lid 103 that can be opened and closed without contacting the confectionery 1, thus protecting the confectionery 1 from sticking to the film lid 103. Furthermore, the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 is provided with a projection 104 that protrudes higher than the confectionery 1, at least near the end portion 30, so that contact between the film lid 103 and the top surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is avoided. In particular, even when removing the film lid 103, contact is effectively avoided by the projection 104, so that the confectionery 1 does not stick to the film lid 103 and be removed from the bottom surface 102 when the film lid 103 is peeled off.

[0046] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the confectionery 1 is configured to break at any of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, or the path 20, so that when removing it from the bottom surface 102, you can enjoy either a first state 1F (failed removal state) where it breaks midway, or a second state 2F (successful removal state) where it does not break.

[0047] 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 character parts C1, C2, and C3 are not limited in any way to those shown in the figures.

[0048] As explained above, this specification contains the following information:

[0049] (1) It is a confectionery, The starting point and, The terminal section, A path portion formed between the above-mentioned starting point and the above-mentioned ending point, Equipped with, A confectionery in which multiple character parts are formed on at least one of the above-mentioned path section and the above-mentioned endpoint section.

[0050] (2) (1) The confectionery described above, The above character parts are formed in a row, and are part of a confectionery.

[0051] (3) (1) or (2) Confectionery as described above, The above character parts are formed in a state where they are touching each other, like confectionery.

[0052] (4) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (3), The above character parts are each formed in a straight line, creating a confectionery.

[0053] (5) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (3), The above-mentioned character parts are each arranged in a circular pattern and formed as confectionery.

[0054] (6) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (5), The above character parts are confectionery made of the same color.

[0055] (7) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (6), The character portion is formed in a different color from the path portion of the confectionery.

[0056] (8) (1) or (2) Confectionery as described above, The character parts formed in the above-mentioned path are arranged so as to be spaced apart from each other, in a confectionery.

[0057] (9) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (8), The character parts formed at the endpoint are arranged so that they are not spaced apart from each other, in a confectionery.

[0058] (10) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (9), The above-mentioned path section includes a first path section that proceeds in a first direction and a second path section that proceeds in a second direction, in a confectionery.

[0059] (11) (10) The confectionery described above, A confectionery in which the character portion formed in the first path portion and the character portion formed in the second path portion are arranged side by side.

[0060] (12) Confectionery as described in (10) or (11), A confectionery in which the above-mentioned character parts are formed in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

[0061] (13) The confectionery described in any of (1) to (12), The character portion formed on the above-mentioned path portion is formed on the above-mentioned path portion and at least at a position other than the above-mentioned path portion, in a confectionery.

[0062] (14) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (13), The character portion formed at the endpoint is a confectionery formed on the extension of the path portion.

[0063] (15) A confectionery item described in any of (1) to (14), The above-mentioned pathway portion includes side ends, and is formed so that the side ends do not come into contact with each other, in a confectionery.

[0064] (16) (1) to (15) any of the confectionery items listed above, A confectionery in which multiple character parts include character parts facing one direction and character parts facing a different direction from the one direction.

[0065] (17) A confectionery set comprising any of the confectionery items described in (1) to (16) and a storage compartment capable of holding the above confectionery, The above confectionery set is configured such that the confectionery can adhere to the bottom surface of the storage compartment when it is stored in the storage compartment.

[0066] (18) (17) The confectionery set described above, The above-mentioned storage compartment has the above-mentioned bottom surface, a rectangular cross-section, and is made of a flexible, bendable material, and is a confectionery set.

[0067] (19) (17) or (18) The confectionery set described above, A confectionery set in which the above-mentioned starting point, ending point, and path section include one flat surface and the other surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be able to adhere to the bottom surface of the storage section.

[0068] (20) A confectionery set as described in any of (17) to (19), A confectionery set in which the above-mentioned starting point, ending point, and path section are configured to be separable from the above-mentioned storage section in the order of the starting point, path section, and ending point.

[0069] (twenty one) A confectionery set as described in any of (17) to (20), The above-mentioned storage section is provided with a film lid that can be opened and closed without contacting the starting point, path, and ending point attached to the bottom surface of the storage section, in a confectionery set.

[0070] (twenty two) A confectionery set as described in any of (17) to (21), A confectionery set, wherein the bottom of the storage compartment is provided with a projection that protrudes higher than the confectionery, at least near the end of the compartment.

[0071] (twenty three) A confectionery set as described in any of (17) to (22), The confectionery set is configured such that when separating the confectionery from the storage section, it can take on either a first state in which it is broken at any of the starting point, ending point, or path section, or a second state in which it is not broken at any point. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1. Confectionery 1a Top surface (one side) 1b Bottom surface (other side) 1F First state 2F Second State 10 Starting point 20 Route section 20e side end 21 First Route Section 22 Second Path Section 30 End point 100 Confectionery Set 101 Storage Unit 102 Bottom 103 Film cover 104 Protrusion C Character Department X1 1st direction X2 2nd direction

Claims

1. It is a confectionery, The starting point includes one character section, The endpoint includes multiple character sections, A path portion formed between the starting point portion and the ending point portion, Equipped with, A confectionery in which the multiple character parts are, as a whole, larger in size than a single character part.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the single character portion and the plurality of character portions are all wider than the path portion, and at least a portion of them is configured to point in the direction of peeling when the confectionery is removed from the storage portion.

3. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned endpoint is a confectionery in which the multiple character parts are arranged in a line.

4. The confectionery according to claim 3, The aforementioned character parts are each formed in a straight line, in a confectionery.

5. The confectionery according to claim 3, The aforementioned character parts are each formed in a circular arrangement, and are part of a confectionery.

6. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned endpoint is a confectionery in which each of the multiple character parts is formed in the same color.

7. The confectionery according to claim 6, The character portion is formed in a different color from the path portion of the confectionery.

8. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The aforementioned path portion includes side ends, and is formed so that the side ends do not come into contact with each other, in a confectionery.

9. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 7, A confectionery in which multiple character parts include character parts facing in one direction and character parts facing in a direction different from the one direction.

10. A confectionery set comprising a confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 7 and a storage compartment capable of accommodating the confectionery, A confectionery set in which the confectionery is configured to adhere to the bottom surface of the storage compartment when it is stored in the storage compartment.

11. A confectionery set according to claim 10, The aforementioned storage compartment has a bottom surface, a rectangular cross-section, and is made of a flexible, bendable material, and is a confectionery set.

12. A confectionery set according to claim 11, A confectionery set in which the starting point, ending point, and path portion each include one flat surface and the other surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be able to adhere to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

13. A confectionery set according to claim 12, A confectionery set in which the starting point, the ending point, and the path are configured to be separable from the storage section in the order of the starting point, the path, and the ending point.

14. The confectionery set according to claim 13, The storage compartment is provided with a film lid that can be opened and closed without contacting the starting point, the path, and the ending point attached to the bottom surface of the storage compartment, in a confectionery set.

15. A confectionery set according to claim 14, A confectionery set, wherein the bottom of the storage compartment is provided with a projection that protrudes higher than the confectionery, at least near the end of the compartment.

16. A confectionery set according to claim 10, A confectionery set in which, when the confectionery is separated from the storage section, it can take on either a first state in which it is broken at any of the starting point, the ending point, or the path section, or a second state in which it is not broken at any point.