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 around the character part C1, wherein the background part has a plurality of grooves 42 formed therein for decorating the character part C1. By providing a plurality of grooves 42 in a directional manner behind the character, the character can be emphasized. Since the plurality of grooves 42 are adjacent to each other and have a straight shape of the same width, a dynamic flow can be created behind the character from one direction to the other.

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 "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 so as to cross 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, there is disclosed chocolate that is made into a puzzle by providing cut lines in the 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, 、 and thus has problems in terms of the variety of ways of playing and 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 portion, a character portion formed on the main body portion, and a background portion formed on the main body portion around the character portion, wherein a plurality of grooves for decorating the character portion are formed in the background 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 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 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 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 is provided with multiple straight grooves 42 to decorate and emphasize the character part C1. The straight grooves 42 are provided adjacent to each other in a predetermined area.

[0010] A contour groove 41 is provided between the character section C1 and the background section (first background section 31, second background section 32), and is connected to a straight groove 42 in the first background section 31. Although this straight groove 42 has a pattern that penetrates the character section C1 from a certain direction, it is not formed in the character section C1, but only in the first background section 31. Furthermore, the straight groove 42 and the contour groove 41 are configured to have the same depth.

[0011] The character section C1 is a full-body illustration, with a perspective effect that extends from the bottom, where the feet are depicted, upwards. For example, the straight grooves 42 are of the same width and are drawn radially, with a virtual focal point on the outside of the confectionery 1, in this embodiment, on the outside of the lower end 10b. That is, the illustration is constructed to spread from the lower end 10b to the upper end 10a, with the virtual focal point at the center. With this illustration, the straight grooves 42 are provided as background lines that create the illusion of the character's movement. Furthermore, these straight grooves 42 are not formed across the entire area of ​​the first background section 31, which has a first region E1 where the straight grooves 42 are drawn and a second region E2 where the straight grooves 42 are not drawn.

[0012] The first background section 31 has a first region E1 that is thicker than the second region E2. For example, the extra dimension of the thickness of the first region E1 corresponds to the depth of the straight groove 42. Therefore, the height (thickness) of the bottom surface of the straight groove 42 is set to be the same as the height of the surface of the second region E2. Also, the height (thickness) of the first region E1 is set to be smaller than that of the character section C1.

[0013] The second background section 32 is formed along the left end portion 10c of the main body section 10. Furthermore, with respect to the character section C1, the background section 32 has a shape that follows the right foot, with a contour groove 41 in between, in the area adjacent to the right foot of the character section C1. The second background section 32 also features text information 38 and character-related patterns formed by reliefs 43. This text information 38 consists of characters that emphasize and characterize the character, such as the character's name, and may be composed of either recessed or raised sections.

[0014] The first background part 31 and the second background part 32 have different colors and different thicknesses. For example, the second background part 32 is thicker than the first background part 31 and is configured to be the same thickness as the character part C1.

[0015] The character part C1 is composed of a plurality of part parts. A contour groove 41 is provided between each part part, and the part parts are separated from each other. A contour groove 41 is also formed between the first background part 31 and the second background part 32. The contour groove 41 provided between these part parts is also formed to have the same depth as the straight groove 42 (see FIG. 3).

[0016] In this aspect, the first background part 31 and the second background part 32, for example, have a different color tone from the character part C1, and their decorativeness is enhanced. For example, the first background part 31 is composed of a single color of a tea-based color (ordinary chocolate flavor), and the second background part 32 is formed of non-tea-based colors such as pink (strawberry chocolate flavor), beige-based color (caramel flavor), and white system (white chocolate).

[0017] The character part C1 is formed of pink (strawberry chocolate flavor), beige-based color (caramel flavor), and white system (white chocolate).

[0018] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line A-A of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 3, each colored part of the confectionery 1 forms a layer for each color as a layer having a predetermined thickness. For example, the main body part 10 has a multicolored pattern drawn on the front side surface 10f of the confectionery 1, but the back side surface 10r 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, tastes, and scents) different from the main body part 10 on the front side surface 10f side of the main body part 10.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 3, the contour groove 41 and the straight groove 42 are formed with a large groove depth that reaches the main body portion 10. Also, as shown in the drawing, the contour groove 41 and the straight groove 42 are configured to have the same depth (height of the bottom surface), and there are continuous portions between them. With this configuration, when separating and dividing the confectionery 1, the portions of both grooves are likely to break. Also, when applying an external force to break the straight groove 42, it is easy for the force to propagate to the contour groove 41, which can contribute to the protrusion of the character portion C1. Further, in the straight groove 42, it is configured to be connected to the upper end portion 10a and the lower end portion 10b (see Fig. 2).

[0020] The second background portion 32 is configured such that the formed height (thickness t3) is the same as the height (thickness t2) of the character portion C1, and constitutes the maximum thickness portion (t4) of the confectionery 1. 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.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 3, the main body portion 10 constituting the base portion is made of chocolate containing puffs 60. Here, the first background portion 31 may be formed simultaneously with the main body portion 10, or may be thinly formed on the main body portion 10. For example, when forming the main body portion 10, the puffs 60 are solidified so as to be mostly contained on the lower side (bottom surface side) of the main body portion 10, and the bottom surface of the back side surface 10r (lower side in the drawing) of the main body portion 10 has a slightly uneven shape. However, the front side surface 10f (upper side in the drawing) of the main body portion 10 forms a substantially flat surface made of chocolate with almost no unevenness caused by the puffs 60 during the process of solidifying the chocolate material.

[0022] The character portion C1 and the second background portion 32 are configured not to contain puffs 60. As a result, the taste of the confectionery 1 varies depending on the portion. Also, the confectionery 1 has a significantly different texture depending on the eating part due to the different puff 60 content rates with respect to the total amount of chocolate.

[0023] Fig. 4 is a plan view showing an example of the operation of protruding the confectionery 1. In the operation of separating the character part C1 of confectionery 1, for example, the separation is first started with the left and right hands shown in the lower left of the figure. In this initial separation, 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 contour groove 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.

[0024] In the first background section 31, the straight groove 42 is connected to the upper end 10a and the lower end 10b of the main body section 10, and when the second background section 32 is separated, it is connected to the left dividing end 10e. In this state, when separating the first background section 31, the character section C1 is grasped with the fingertips 61 of the left hand, as shown by the fingertips in the upper right of Figure 4. Meanwhile, the fingertips 62 of the right hand grasp the first background section 31 and divide it by facing the fingertips 61 of the left hand across the straight groove 42.

[0025] 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 a fingertip 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 tip, such as a bamboo spatula, spoon, or fork, can be used as the identifying tool 70. In the illustration, the division is performed by inserting the tip 71 of the tool 70 between the first background part 31 and the character part C1. In this case, for example, the tip 71 of the tool 70 held with a fingertip 62 is applied to the area to be divided and pressed, while the fingertip 61 of the other hand is used to press down on the character part C1. This operation allows pressure to be concentrated on a narrow area relative to the main body part 10.

[0026] In the division operation using the device 70, the device 70 can be used while the confectionery 1 remains in the confectionery container 80.

[0027] 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).

[0028] Within the confectionery container 80 configured in this way, the separation operation can be performed by crushing with the pointed tip 71 of the tool 70. At this time, fine separation pieces 90 are released from the first background 31. However, by using the confectionery container 80, the scattering of the separation pieces 90 is avoided, and the separation pieces 90 are contained in the internal space SP of the confectionery container 80 as shown in the figure.

[0029] The identification of character part C1 may be successful or unsuccessful. However, unlike the successful case, if it fails and breaks in various places, the broken pieces of candy will be a mixture of the character area, the second background part 32, and the first background part 31. 。

[0030] As described above, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the straight grooves 42 (multiple grooves) provided in the first background part 31 can create a dynamic flow from one direction to the other behind the character part C1, thereby emphasizing the character's presence along with its decoration.

[0031] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the straight groove 42 is formed in the first region E1, which is thicker than the second region E2, allowing for the formation of a deeper groove and enabling an effective emphasis effect through thickness.

[0032] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the first region E1 is configured to have a thickness between the thickness of the character portion C1 and the thickness of the second region E2, thereby providing an effective background effect.

[0033] 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, because the parts are spaced apart, multiple parts can be identified separately.

[0034] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the parts of the character part C1 include parts located within the first region E1 and parts located within the second region E2. As a result, the strength and direction of force change subtly between the parts with the straight groove 42 and the parts without the straight groove 42. Consequently, it becomes difficult to control the force applied during division, increasing the difficulty of separating the character part C1.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] In this embodiment of confectionery 1, the main body 10 contains puffs 60, allowing the consumer 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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 orientation of the straight groove 42 in the first region E1 is set to the vertical direction, but it is not limited to this, and may be in the horizontal or diagonal direction.

[0040] 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.

[0041] As explained above, this specification contains the following information:

[0042] (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, A confectionery item in which multiple grooves are formed in the background area for decorating the character area.

[0043] (2) (1) The confectionery described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are arranged to accentuate the character part of the confectionery.

[0044] (3) (1) or (2) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed adjacent to each other in this confectionery.

[0045] (4) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (3), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the confectionery, excluding the character portion.

[0046] (5) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (4), The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in a straight line, and are part of the confectionery.

[0047] (6) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (5), The above-mentioned confectionery has multiple grooves of the same width.

[0048] (7) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (6), A confectionery in which the above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed from one end to the other end of the main body.

[0049] (8) A confectionery item described in any one of (1) to (7), 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.

[0050] (9) (8) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the above-mentioned first background portion, confectionery.

[0051] (10) (8) or (9) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned first background section includes a first region and a second region, The above-mentioned multiple grooves are formed in the above-mentioned first region, confectionery.

[0052] (11) (10) The confectionery described above, A confectionery in which the first region and the second region described above are configured to have different thicknesses.

[0053] (12) (11) Confectionery as described above, The first region described above is a confectionery whose thickness is greater than that of the second region described above.

[0054] (13) A confectionery described in any one of (10) to (12), A confectionery in which the above-mentioned multiple grooves are configured such that the thickness of their bottoms is the same as the thickness of the second region.

[0055] (14) A confectionery described in any one of (10) to (13), The first region described above is a confectionery in which the thickness is thinner than the character portion described above and thicker than the second region described above.

[0056] (15) A confectionery item described in any one of (10) to (14), The above character section includes multiple parts, The above-mentioned parts are formed with a gap between them, forming a confectionery.

[0057] (16) (15) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned multiple parts include parts located within the first region and parts located within the second region, in a confectionery.

[0058] (17) (15) or (16) Confectionery as described above, The above-mentioned parts include parts adjacent to the second background and parts not adjacent to the second background, in a confectionery.

[0059] (18) A confectionery described in any one of (8) to (17), The above-mentioned character portion is constructed to have the same thickness as the second background portion, in this confectionery.

[0060] (19) A confectionery item described in any one of (8) 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.

[0061] (20) A confectionery described in any one of (1) to (19), The main body mentioned above includes the puff, The above character-shaped part is a confectionery product that does not contain puffs. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0062] 1. Confectionery 10 Main body 31 1st background part (background part) 32 Second background part (background part) 38-character information 41 Contour groove 42. Straight grooves (multiple grooves) 60 puffs C1 Character Department E1 1st area E2 2nd area

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 around the character part is shaped to conform to the shape of the character part, and includes a pattern that enhances the character part, and comprises a background part which includes a first background part and a second background part. The first background portion includes a first region and a second region, and the first region has a plurality of grooves formed therein for decorating the character portion. The first region is configured to be thinner than the character portion and thicker than the second region, in a confectionery.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned multiple grooves are configured to accentuate the character portion of the confectionery.

3. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned plurality of grooves are formed adjacent to each other in the confectionery.

4. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned plurality of grooves are formed in the part of the confectionery excluding the character portion.

5. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned multiple grooves are formed in a straight line, in a confectionery.

6. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned multiple grooves are configured to have the same width, in a confectionery.

7. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the plurality of grooves are formed from one end to the other end of the main body.

8. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the first region and the second region are configured to have different thicknesses.

9. The confectionery according to claim 8, The first region is a confectionery whose thickness is greater than that of the second region.

10. The confectionery according to claim 1, A confectionery in which the thickness of the bottom of the plurality of grooves is the same as the thickness of the second region.

11. The confectionery according to claim 1, The aforementioned character part includes multiple parts, The aforementioned parts are formed with a distance between them, in a confectionery.

12. The confectionery according to claim 11, The aforementioned plurality of parts include parts located within the first region and parts located within the second region, in a confectionery.

13. The confectionery according to claim 11, A confectionery in which the plurality of parts include parts adjacent to the second background and parts not adjacent to the second background.

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

15. 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.

16. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The main body includes a puff, The aforementioned character part is a confectionery that does not contain puffs.

17. 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 around the character part is shaped to conform to the shape of the character part, and includes a pattern that enhances the character part, and comprises a background part which includes a first background part and a second background part. The first background portion includes a first region and a second region, and the first region has a plurality of grooves formed therein for decorating the character portion. A confectionery in which the thickness of the bottom of the plurality of grooves is the same as the thickness of the second region.

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