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. The character part C1 includes a first type of part 21, and either the background part or the character part C1 includes a second type of part 33b, the second type of part 33b is configured to support the first type of part 21. The second type of part included in the background part of the first type of part 21 of the character part C1 is provided to form at least a part of the periphery of the first type of part 21, thereby supporting the first type of part 21.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to confectionery.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a confectionery, for example, in Patent Document 1, there is disclosed a configuration of "a 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 a required interval".

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, a chocolate confectionery formed into a puzzle by providing cut lines is disclosed. However, this confectionery only has ways of playing such as cutting a predetermined pattern with cut lines and assembling it into the original pattern, and there is no change in taste, and the types of ways of playing are few, so 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, a character part formed on the main body, and a background part formed on the main body surrounding the character part, wherein the character part includes a first type of part, and either the background part or the character part includes a second type of part, and the second type of part is configured to be able to assist the first type of 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 showing an initial example of the confectionery sorting process. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view showing the state when the area around the first type of part is separated. [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 as the confectionery material, and its shape is a rectangular, flat chocolate confectionery with four sides: 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 forms the base of the confectionery 1, and a character part C1 is formed in the approximate central region. A first background part 31, a second background part 32, and a third background part 33 are provided around the character part C1 as background parts. A first groove 41 is provided between the character part C1 and the background parts (first background part 31, second background part 32, and third background part 33), and as will be described later, the character part C1 can be identified.

[0010] The character section C1 is depicted as a full-body image, with a composition that creates a sense of perspective from the feet upwards. Specifically, the first background section 31 is provided with a second groove section 42 as background lines to create the effect of the character's movement. The background lines are straight lines, for example, drawn as radial lines with a focal point outside the lower end 10b on the outside of the confectionery 1. Furthermore, the first background section 31 is configured to have a larger area than the second background section 32.

[0011] The second background section 32 is formed along the left end portion 10c of the main body section 10. Furthermore, in the portion adjacent to the right foot of the character section C1, the second background section 32 has a shape that follows the right foot, with the first groove section 41 in between. Additionally, the second background section 32 has text information 38 and a character mark formed by raised and recessed areas 43, which include the character's name and other characters that emphasize and characterize the character. This text information 38 may be in the form of either recessed or raised areas.

[0012] The character part C1 is composed of multiple parts. One of these parts is slender and shaped to resemble the character's weapon. This elongated part is composed of a first type of part 21 that extends in a straight line along the background lines. The first type of part 21 is, for example, thicker near the center of the character and gradually tapers outwards. The tip of the first type of part 21 extends close to the upper end 10a. Linear grooves 43 are provided on the surface of the character part C1 to represent the fine details of the character. There are more grooves 43 on the character part C1 than on the second background part 32.

[0013] Furthermore, the third background portion 33 extends from the lower end portion 10b to the upper end portion 10a along the second groove portion 42, and its shape creates a pattern in which its width widens towards the upper end portion 10a. For example, between the legs of the character portion C1, it is composed of a slender lower portion 33a that tapers downwards, and a second type of part portion 33b that surrounds the left and right sides and the top of the first type of part portion 21. That is, the second type of part portion 33b has left and right side portions 33bs and a tip portion 33bt that are aligned with the longitudinal direction of the first type of part portion 21.

[0014] Unlike the first type of part 21, which tapers towards the top, the second type of part 33b has left and right side sections 33bs that gradually widen towards the top 21t of the first type of part 21. In other words, the total width (W) of the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b combined is configured to be approximately constant in the vertical direction. This configuration of the second type of part 33b allows it to assist the first type of part 21 when determining the character part C1, as will be described later.

[0015] The first type of component part 21 and the second type of component part 33b are arranged at a certain interval. For example, a first groove portion 41 is provided between the first type of component part 21 and the second type of component part 33b, whereby separation between the two component parts is possible.

[0016] The first type of component part 21 is configured in a different color from the second type of component part 33b formed in the vicinity of the first type of component part 21. Also, the first background portion 31, the second background portion 32, and the third background portion 33 not only have different colors but also different thicknesses. For example, the second background portion 32 and the third background portion 33 are configured to be thicker than the first background portion 31. And the second background portion 32 and the third background portion 33 are configured to have the same thickness as the thickness of the character portion C1.

[0017] Around the character portion C1, a first groove portion 41 for separating it from the first background portion 31, the second background portion 32, and the third background portion 33 is formed along the contour of the character. Also, the first groove portion 41 is formed between the first background portion 31 and the second background portion 32, and between the first background portion 31 and the third background portion 33. Inside the character portion C1, a first groove portion 41 for separating the component parts is also provided between the component parts of the character portion C_. This first groove portion 41 is formed to have the same depth as the second groove portion 42 (see FIG. 3).

[0018] In this aspect, the first background portion 31, the second background portion 32, and the third background portion 33, for example, have a different color tone from the character portion C1. The first background portion 31 is composed of a single color of a brown color system (ordinary chocolate flavor), and the second background portion 32 is formed of non-brown color systems such as pink color (strawberry chocolate flavor), beige color system (caramel flavor), and white system (white chocolate). Also, the third background portion 33 is configured in a beige color system (caramel flavor).

[0019] The character portion 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 the portion along A-A of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 3, each colored portion of the confectionery 1 is formed as a layer with a predetermined thickness, with each color forming a separate layer. For example, the main body portion 10 has a multicolored pattern depicted on the front surface 10f, while the back surface 10r has a single-color configuration of the main body portion 10. For example, the character portion C1, the first background portion 31, the second background portion 32, and the third background portion 33 are laminated on the front surface 10f side of the main body portion 10 as other materials different from the main body portion 10 (materials with different colors, flavors, and scents).

[0021] As shown in FIG. 3, the groove depth of the first groove portion 41 and the second groove portion 42 reaches the main body portion 10. Also, the first groove portion 41 and the second groove portion 42 are configured to have the same depth as shown in the drawing, and there are also continuous portions between them. This makes the confectionery 1 more likely to break when separated or divided. Also, in the second groove portion 42, it is configured to connect to the upper end portion 10a and the lower end portion 10b (see FIG. 2).

[0022] The second background portion is configured such that the height (thickness t3) at which it is formed is the same as the height (thickness t2) of the character portion C1. Also, the thicknesses of the second background portion 32 and the character portion C1 are configured to be smaller than the thickness (t1) of the main body portion 10. Therefore, the maximum thickness of the confectionery 1 is the total thickness (t4) of the main body portion 10 and the character portion C1.

[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] Furthermore, the character section C1, the second background section 32, and the third background section 33 do not contain puffs 60. As a result, the confectionery 1 not only has different flavors depending on the part, but the proportion of puffs 60 relative to the total amount of chocolate differs depending on the part that is eaten, resulting in a significantly different texture.

[0025] Figure 4 is a plan view showing an example of the disassembly process for confectionery 1. When separating the character part C1 of confectionery 1, the operation is first performed with both hands as shown in the lower left of Figure 4. In this case, for example, the lower part of the second background part 32 is grasped with the fingertips 61 of the left hand, and the right foot portion of the character part C1 is grasped with the fingertips 62 of the other hand, the right hand, with the first groove part 41 as the boundary. This operation separates the second background part 32 as shown in the figure. By separating the second background part 32 in this way first, only the first background part 31 remains around the character part C1.

[0026] As described above, the first background portion 31 is provided with a linear second groove 42 formed to the same depth as the first groove 41, running along a specific direction (up and down). Furthermore, this second groove 42 is connected to the upper end 10a and lower end 10b of the main body portion 10, separating the second background portion 32. In this state, the first type of part portion 21 is identified. At this time, the separation operation is performed with both hands shown on the upper right side of Figure 4. In this case, for example, the fingertips 61 of the left hand grasp the first type of part portion 21 and the second type of part portion 33b along their longitudinal direction. Then, the fingertips 62 of the other hand, the right hand, are placed facing the fingertips 61 of the left hand, and the first background portion 31 is grasped, allowing it to be separated along the dividing line BL shown in the figure.

[0027] Thus, when separating the first type of part 21, instead of separating the first type of part 21 as a whole, the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b are separated from the first background part 31 as a single part. This allows the thin and easily chipped first type of part 21 to be structurally reinforced while the separation process is carried out.

[0028] Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the state when the periphery of the first type of part 21 is separated. While it is possible to divide the parts using fingertips as shown in Figure 4, for example, as shown in Figure 5, a tool 70 with a relatively thin or pointed end, such as a bamboo spatula, spoon, or fork, can be used as the dividing tool 70. In the illustration, the part is divided by inserting the tip 71 of the tool 70 between the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b. In this case, for example, the tip 71 of the tool 70, held with a fingertip 62, is pressed against the area to be divided, while the fingertip 61 of the other hand is used to press down on the first type of part 21. This operation concentrates pressure on a narrow area relative to the main body 10. By repeating this operation in small increments, it is possible to divide the first type of part 21, which has a particularly thin structure.

[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's area, the third background part 33, 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 the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the second type of part portion 33b included in the background portion of the first type of part portion 21 of the character portion C1 is provided to form at least a part of the periphery of the first type of part portion 21, so that when the first type of part portion 21 is separated, it is possible to proceed with the separation while protecting the first type of part portion 21. In particular, since the second type of part portion 33b is formed to be equal to or greater than the thickness of the character portion C1, the strength of the elongated first type of part portion 21 can be supplemented.

[0034] Furthermore, in the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, in a configuration where the first type of part 21 is arranged inside the second type of part 33b, the second type of part 33b can effectively assist the first type of part 21.

[0035] In the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, the second type of part 33b is configured to have the shape of the first type of part 21, for example, a shape along the longitudinal direction, thereby complementing the strength of the first type of part 21.

[0036] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b are formed in a spaced-out state, making it easy to use different materials and different colors for separate parts. Furthermore, the formation of a thin first background part 31 in the region between the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b not only makes division easier but also allows for a three-color variation.

[0037] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the first type of part 21 and the second type of part 33b are configured with inversely proportional widths, so that when the width of both parts is combined there is no narrow part, even if the first type of part 21 has a tapered shape, the resistance to external force when the part is separated can be increased.

[0038] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the first background portion 31, the second background portion 32, and the third background portion 33 are configured with different thicknesses, which allows for variations in the identification operation of the character portion C1.

[0039] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the second background portion 32 is formed along the left end portion 10c of the main body portion 10, making it easy to separate along the left end portion 10c. Furthermore, at least a part of the second background portion 32 is configured to conform to the shape of the character portion C1, making it less likely for the character portion C1 to be chipped when separating the second background portion 32.

[0040] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the text information 38 is provided on the second background portion 32 which has a greater thickness, so the text information 38 can be emphasized.

[0041] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character part C1 contains more reliefs 43 than the second background part 32, making it possible to represent a more detailed image of the character.

[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 storage 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 third background part 33, which includes the second type of part part 33b, was treated as a part part different from the character part C1, but the third background part 33, which includes the second type of part part 33b, can also be treated as part of the character.

[0045] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the groove depth of the first groove 41 on the outer edge of the part and the second groove 42 of the background effect line are set to be the same, but this is not limited to this configuration, and they do not have to be the same depth.

[0046] 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.

[0047] As explained above, this specification contains the following information:

[0048] (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 character part includes the first type of parts part, Either the background section or the character section mentioned above includes a second type of part section. The above-mentioned second type of part is configured to be able to assist the above-mentioned first type of part in a confectionery.

[0049] (2) (1) The confectionery described above, The second type of part mentioned above is a confectionery item included in the background section.

[0050] (3) (1) The confectionery described above, The second type of part mentioned above is a confectionery item included in the character part mentioned above.

[0051] (4) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (3), The above-mentioned second type of part is formed on at least a portion of the periphery of the above-mentioned first type of part, in a confectionery.

[0052] (5) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (4), A confectionery in which the second type of part described above is shaped to conform to the shape of the first type of part described above.

[0053] (6) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (5), A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are formed in a separated state.

[0054] (7) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (6), A confectionery in which at least a portion of the first type of part described above is formed inside the second type of part described above.

[0055] (8) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (7), A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are configured to have different widths depending on their longitudinal direction.

[0056] (9) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (8), A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part described above are configured with inversely proportional widths.

[0057] (10) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (9), The first type of part described above is a confectionery item that is constructed with a tapered shape.

[0058] (11) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (10), A confectionery in which the first type of part described above is formed such that its end is located near the end of the main body.

[0059] (12) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (11), The above background section includes a first background section and a second background section. A confectionery in which the first background section and the second background section are made of different thicknesses.

[0060] (13) (12) The confectionery described above, A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are formed in the region between them, with the first background part being formed in that region.

[0061] (14) (12) or (13) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned second background section is constructed to the same thickness as the above-mentioned character section, and is a confectionery item.

[0062] (15) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (14), The above-mentioned second type of part is constructed to have the same thickness as the above-mentioned second background part, in a confectionery.

[0063] (16) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (15), The above-mentioned second type of part is formed in a state where it is separated from the above-mentioned second background part, in a confectionery.

[0064] (17) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (16), The above-mentioned second background portion is formed along the end of the above-mentioned main body portion, and is a confectionery.

[0065] (18) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (17), The first background section described above is larger in size than the second background section described above, and is a confectionery product.

[0066] (19) A confectionery described in any one of (12) 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.

[0067] (20) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (19), The above character section and the above second background section include multiple bumps and indentations. The character section described above has more texture and unevenness than the background section described in the second image, and is a type of confectionery.

[0068] (twenty one) A confectionery described in any one of (12) to (20), The above-mentioned second background portion is configured such that at least a part of it conforms to the shape of the above-mentioned character portion, in a confectionery. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0069] 1. Confectionery 10 Main body 10a Upper end (end) 10b Lower end (end) 10c Left end (end) 10d Right end (end) 21. First type of part 31 1st background part 32 Second background part 33b Second type of parts 38-character information 41 First groove 42 Second groove 43 Unevenness 60 puffs C1 Character Department

Claims

1. It is a confectionery, The main body and The character part formed on the main body, The main body is formed, and at least a portion of it is shaped to conform to the shape of the character part, and includes a background part which includes a first background part and a second background part which are made of different thicknesses and include a pattern that enhances the character part, The aforementioned character part includes a first type of part, Either the background part or the character part includes a second type of part, The confectionery is configured such that the second type of part can assist in the strength of the first type of part when it is being divided.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, The second type of part is a confectionery included in the background.

3. The confectionery according to claim 1, The second type of part is a confectionery included in the character part.

4. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the second type of part is formed on at least a portion of the periphery of the first type of part.

5. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the second type of part is shaped to conform to the shape of the first type of part.

6. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are formed in a separated state.

7. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which at least a portion of the first type of part is formed inside the second type of part.

8. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are configured to have different widths depending on their longitudinal direction.

9. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are configured to have inversely proportional widths.

10. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, The first type of part is a confectionery made up of a tapered shape.

11. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A confectionery in which the first type of part is formed such that its end is located near the end of the main body.

12. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the first type of part and the second type of part are formed in the region between them, the first background part is formed.

13. The confectionery according to claim 1, The second background portion is constructed to have the same thickness as the character portion, in a confectionery.

14. The confectionery according to claim 1, The confectionery is characterized in that the second type of part is constructed to have the same thickness as the second background part.

15. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the second type of part is formed in a state separated from the second background part.

16. The confectionery according to claim 1, The second background portion is formed along the end of the main body portion, and is a confectionery.

17. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the first background portion is larger in size than the second background portion.

18. The confectionery according to claim 1, The first background section does not contain any text information. The second background section contains textual information, and is a confectionery item.

19. The confectionery according to claim 1, The character portion and the second background portion include a plurality of bumps and indentations. The character portion contains more irregularities than the second background portion, in this confectionery.

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