Confectionery and confectionery set

Abstract

[Problem] To provide entertaining confectionery. [Solution] Confectionery 1 comprising 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 one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30. The configuration in which a plurality of character parts C are formed in at least one of the path part 20 and the end point part 30 enables lively play using characters.

Description

Confectionery and confectionery sets

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

[0002] Conventionally, there have been confectioneries that are playful and can be enjoyed while eating. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a confectionery of this type that has at least one part made of soft candy and at least one part made of at least one of gummy candy and hard candy, and that can be attached and assembled.

[0003] Patent Registration No. 3158533

[0004] The confectionery in Patent Document 1 solves the problem of teeth sticking by dispersing gummies in soft candy. However, the confectionery in Patent Document 1 has problems such as requiring multiple types of confectionery and multiple shapes of parts for combination.

[0005] To provide a confectionery product with a simple structure and improved interest, without requiring a plurality of types of confectionery or a plurality of types of parts.

[0006] One aspect of the confectionery of the present invention is a confectionery comprising a starting point portion, an end point portion, and a path portion formed between the starting point portion and the end point portion, and at least one of the path portion and the end point portion has a plurality of character portions formed thereon.

[0007] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide confectioneries with improved taste.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a first embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a second embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a fourth embodiment of the confectionery of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in FIG. 2. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of how to remove the starting portion of the confectionery. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an example of how to play with the confectionery after the confectionery has broken. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing how to play with the confectionery after the confectionery has not broken.

[0009] A confectionery product according to one embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of the confectionery product 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the confectionery product 1. Fig. 3 is a plan view of a third embodiment of the confectionery product 1. Fig. 4 is a plan view of a fourth embodiment of the confectionery product 1.

[0010] The confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 to 4 is a gummy candy confectionery set 100. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the confectionery 1 is sold as a confectionery set 100 together with a storage section 101 that stores the confectionery 1, and when sold, the confectionery 1 is stored in the storage section 101 as shown, and is further stored in a cosmetic packaging bag that does not allow the state shown in each figure to be seen from the outside.

[0011] The storage section 101 of the confectionery set 100 is configured in a rectangular shape in a plan view, having, for example, 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 confectionery set 100 allows the user to enjoy peeling and removing the flexible and stretchy gummy candy confectionery 1 from the rectangular storage section 101, as will be described later.

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

[0013] As shown in Figure 1, this confectionery 1 has a start point 10, which is the portion from which removal begins when the confectionery 1 is removed from the storage section 101, and an end point 30, which is the final portion from which it is removed, and is equipped with a path section 20 formed in a long, narrow shape with approximately the same width between the start point 10 and the end point 30. When peeled from the start point 10, the path section 20 has a plurality of first path sections 21 in a first direction X1 toward the right in the figure, and a plurality of second path sections 22 in a second direction X2 opposite to the first direction X1. The path sections 20 form a long path with their widthwise side ends 20e appropriately spaced apart so as not to come into contact with each other.

[0014] Regarding the schematic configuration of each figure, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figures 1 and 2, the path section 20 is a confectionery 1 that forms a curved path. In the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 3, the path section 20 is a confectionery 1 that is bent at an acute angle. Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 is a curved, serpentine structure, and further, the starting point 10 and the ending point 30 are close to each other.

[0015] Furthermore, multiple types of character portions C (C1, C2, C3) are formed at the starting point portion 10, the path portion 20, and the end point portion 30 to represent the characters of the confectionery 1. The characters include, for example, a character portion C1 that resembles an animal and faces forward, a character portion C2 that also resembles an animal and faces either left or right, and a character portion C3 that resembles smoke or a cloud. Here, three types of characters are shown, but the number of characters is not limited to this, and confectionery 1 having many different characters can be provided.

[0016] The character portions C may be formed on the path portion 20 in a state where they are spaced apart at predetermined intervals in at least one of the first direction X1 and the second direction X2, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, or they may be arranged in a straight line on the path portion 20 in contact with each other without any intervals, as shown in Figure 3. Also, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the multiple character portions C2 on the path portion 20 include character portions C2 facing in one direction, for example, the right direction of the first path portion 21, and character portions C2 facing leftward of the second path portion 22. In this way, the path portion 20 has a configuration that varies depending on the various arrangement forms of the characters.

[0017] 1, the character portions C formed in the end point section 30 are arranged in a straight line on an extension of the path section 20 with the characters not spaced apart from one another. In this way, the end point section 30 is larger and has more characters than other sections, and the many characters create a lively effect. On the other hand, the end point section 30 shown in FIG. 4 is configured as a large end point section 30 with multiple character portions C arranged in a circular shape.

[0018] In the confectionery 1 shown in Figure 2, the character portion C2 formed on the path portion 20 has a portion provided on a branch portion 20d that branches off from the main path portion, which is the peeling path of the path portion 20. For example, the confectionery 1 has components lined up in the left-right direction so that the character portion C2 facing right on the second path portion 22 is located between two character portions C2 facing left on the first path portion 21.

[0019] Furthermore, the path portion 20 is formed in a color different from the character portion C. The path portion 20 is also formed in a color different from the colors of the start portion 10 and the end portion 30. Furthermore, since the materials are different in the different colored portions, the path portion 20 has a different taste and aroma from the start portion 10 and the end portion 30. Furthermore, the path portion 20, the start portion 10, and the end portion 30 include a portion where the colors are mixed at the connection portion 20b. At this connection portion 20b, the tastes and aromas are mixed.

[0020] 5 is a cross-sectional view of a portion taken along line A-A in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 2, the storage section 101 has a rectangular cross section including the bottom surface 102. The character drawing in the character section C may be color-coded by material, but in this embodiment, it is formed by an uneven section Cb on the bottom surface 102. For example, the character section C in the starting point section 10 and the ending point section 30 has a flat upper surface 1a while a three-dimensional surface (uneven surface) with a bulge on the lower surface 1b. That is, the lower surface 1b has an uneven section Cb at the deepest surface 102g. The character section C is drawn using this uneven section Cb.

[0021] In addition, the upper surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is configured so as not to adhere to the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 or the film lid 103. For example, the upper surface 1a of the confectionery 1 is stored within the deepest surface 102g of the starting point section 10, the end point section 30 (see FIG. 6 ), and the path section 20 so as to be lower than the shallowest upper bottom surface 102a of the bottom surface 102.

[0022] The outer periphery 105 of the storage section 101 rises from the upper bottom surface 102a. The film cover 103 is welded to the upper end surface of the outer periphery 105 and is attached at a position above the upper bottom surface 102a, and is not in contact with the upper surface 1a.

[0023] Here, the gummy candy confectionery 1 made of the above-mentioned material is configured so that, when contained in the storage unit 101, it can adhere to the deepest surface 102g of the bottom surface 102 of the storage unit 101 at all of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20. Also, all of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20 are configured to be expandable and contractible. In this way, because the confectionery 1 adheres to the bottom surface 102 of the storage unit 101, it is difficult to remove the confectionery 1 from the storage unit 101, which can be enjoyed.

[0024] Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 6, in the cross section of the path portion 20, as described above, one surface, the upper surface 1a, is flat, and the other surface, the lower surface 1b, is curved.

[0025] Furthermore, a protrusion 104 (see FIG. 1) is provided on the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 at least near the end point 30 so as to protrude higher than the upper bottom surface 102a and come close to the film lid 103. This protrusion 104 is provided, for example, so as to surround the end point 30 (see FIG. 1). This makes it difficult for the film lid 103 to come into contact with the upper surface 1a.

[0026] When the confectionery 1 is contained in the film lid 103, the film lid 103 is welded to the entire outer periphery 105 of the containing section 101. The containing section 101 is provided with a film peeling section 108 on its outer periphery, which is the point where peeling begins when peeling off the film lid 103. This film peeling section 108 is provided at one corner of the containing section 101, which is rectangular in plan view.

[0027] Furthermore, a pair of notches 108b (see FIG. 1) are formed on the base end side of film peeling portion 108, and are configured to indicate the portion to peel off film lid 103. Furthermore, in film peeling portion 108, film lid 103 is welded only at outer circumferential edge 105 on the base end side, and other portions are not welded, and a facing portion 103a that faces film peeling portion 108 is provided.

[0028] The film peeling portion 108 has a cutout 108b formed therein, which makes the film peeling portion 108 more easily deformable. Furthermore, the film peeling portion 108 is provided at an angle θ in a direction away from the film lid 103 (downward in the figure). With this configuration, when opening the storage portion 101, for example, the film lid 103 can be peeled off by pinching the facing portion 103a, which is the end of the film, with one finger and pinching the film peeling portion 108 with the other finger.

[0029] The operation of removing the confectionery 1 will be 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 removed from the starting point 10, which is marked with a start mark 106. This starting point 10 has a middle bottom surface 102b that is lower than the upper bottom surface 102a (see Figure 1), making it easier to approach the starting point 10 with your fingertips.

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

[0031] Then, the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20, in their contracted state, lift the confectionery 1 contained in the storage section 101 from the starting point 10. This allows the confectionery 1 to be removed as it stretches, a fun operation. When removing the confectionery 1, the starting point 10, the path 20, and the ending point 30 are separated from the storage section 101 in this order. Note that the confectionery 1 is in contact with the bottom surface 1b, which has a bulge and a large area, and therefore can generate a strong adhesive force.

[0032] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing an example of a first state 1F in which the confectionery 1 has broken when playing with the confectionery 1. The confectionery 1 is configured to be breakable at any point when stretched beyond a certain point. When separating the confectionery 1 from the storage section 101, it can break at any of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path section 20. In the first state 1F shown in Figure 8, for example, a breaking section 20c is formed just before the branching section 20d. This means that the adhesive strength at the branching section 20d is stronger than that of the path section 20 just before it. Furthermore, the presence of the branching section 20d causes the peeling direction to be in a different direction, making peeling difficult.

[0033] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing a second state 2F in which the candy 1 does not break when playing with the candy 1. The example shown in Figure 9 shows the second state 2F in which the candy 1 was successfully lifted without breaking at any point. In this case, the difficult branching section 20d was successfully overcome, and the final end point 30 was also 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. Furthermore, in the case of the configuration shown in Figure 4, the path section 20 has a gently curved structure overall, making peeling relatively easy.

[0034] As described above, the confectionery 1 of this embodiment has multiple character portions C formed in at least one of the path portion 20 and the end point portion 30, allowing for lively character presentation. Furthermore, since multiple character portions C are arranged adjacent to each other, the shape can be made wider than the path portion 20, making it possible to increase the strength of the character portions C. Furthermore, when the character portions C are arranged in a circular shape, the size of the circular character portions C can be changed, allowing for flexible emphasis on the characters.

[0035] Furthermore, when the character portions C are arranged in a straight line, they can indicate the direction in which the character moves, for example, the direction in which the candy will be removed from the container. Furthermore, since the path portions 20 are formed so that adjacent side ends 20e do not come into contact with each other, adjacent path portions 20 do not stick together, and the path portions 20 can be reliably separated.

[0036] Furthermore, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, when the character portions C formed on the path portion 20 are arranged in a spaced-apart relationship, not only is the appearance of the path portion 20 changed in the longitudinal direction of the path, but it is also possible to impart changes in strength due to changes in the unevenness of the character portions C. Furthermore, since the path portion 20 includes character portions C, it is possible to enjoy changes in taste and aroma in addition to the enjoyment of the appearance of the path portion 20.

[0037] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the character parts C formed in the end point part 30 are arranged side by side without being spaced apart from each other, so that the end point part 30 can be configured to have a large area.

[0038] In the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, when 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 close to each other and alternately in a position off the path section 20, for example via the branch section 20d (when the character parts C are arranged in an intricate manner), it is possible to enjoy the changes in the timing of peeling of the closely arranged character parts C (the character parts C peel off at different timings).

[0039] In addition, in the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the characters are configured to face in different directions in the multiple character portions C, allowing customers to enjoy the appearance of the characters. Furthermore, the identical character portions C that are different from the path portion 20 are each formed in the same color, making them easy to distinguish and recognize by appearance.

[0040] Furthermore, in the present embodiment of the confectionery 1, the character portion C of the end point portion 30 is formed on an extension of the path portion 20, which makes it easy to perform the peeling operation from the path portion 20 just before the end point portion 30 to the end point portion 30, and makes it less likely for breakage to occur in the final stage of the peeling operation.

[0041] In this embodiment of the confectionery 1, the storage section 101 has a rectangular cross section with a bottom surface 102 and is made of a bendable soft material, so that when the confectionery 1 is removed from, for example, the starting point 10, this starting point 10 can be easily deformed, making it easy to handle (easily removed).

[0042] In the confectionery 1 of this embodiment, the path section 20, the starting point section 10, and the ending point section 30 include portions at their connecting sections 20b that create the illusion of a blended color, making it possible to create a blended color. Furthermore, if the confectionery 1 is color-coded and flavored with different tastes, the connecting sections 20b can create the illusion of a blended flavor. Furthermore, if the colors are flavored with different scents, the connecting sections 20b can create the illusion of a blended flavor and scent.

[0043] Furthermore, the path section 20 has a color, taste, and scent that are different from the tastes of the start point section 10 and the end point section 30, so that it is possible to present the color, taste, and scent for each of the path section 20, the start point section 10, and the end point section 30. In particular, it is possible to present the color, taste, and scent associated with the character of the end point section 30.

[0044] In the confectionery set 100 of this embodiment, the upper surface 1a of the cross section of the path section 20 is flat and the lower surface 1b is curved, so that, for example, the contact area of ​​the confectionery 1 with the deepest surface 102g of the storage section 101 can be easily changed. 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 open and close the storage section 101 without coming into contact with the confectionery 1, so that the confectionery 1 can be protected without sticking to the film lid 103. Furthermore, the bottom surface 102 of the storage section 101 is provided with a protrusion 104 that protrudes higher than the confectionery 1 at least near the end point 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 protrusion 104, so that the confectionery 1 does not adhere to the film lid 103 and be removed from the bottom surface 102 when the film lid 103 is peeled off, so that

[0046] In this type of candy set 100, the candy 1 is configured to be breakable at any of the starting point 10, the ending point 30, and the path 20, so that it is possible to enjoy either a first state 1F (failed to pull out) in which the candy breaks partway through the operation of removing it from the bottom surface 102, or a second state 2F (successful to pull out) in which the candy does not break.

[0047] Although one embodiment 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 to those shown in the drawings.

[0048] As described above, the present specification describes the following:

[0049] (1) A confectionery comprising: a starting point; an end point; and a path portion formed between the starting point and the end point, wherein a plurality of character portions are formed on at least one of the path portion and the end point.

[0050] (2) The confectionery according to (1), wherein the character parts are formed in a line.

[0051] (3) The confectionery according to (1) or (2), wherein the character parts are formed in a state where they are in contact with each other.

[0052] (4) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the character parts are each formed in a straight line.

[0053] (5) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the character parts are each formed in a circular arrangement.

[0054] (6) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the character parts are each formed in the same color.

[0055] (7) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the character portion is formed in a color different from that of the path portion.

[0056] (8) The confectionery according to (1) or (2), wherein the character parts formed on the path section are arranged in a spaced relationship.

[0057] (9) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (8), wherein the character parts formed at the end portions are formed so as to be aligned without being spaced apart from each other.

[0058] (10) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (9), wherein the path portion includes a first path portion facing a first direction and a second path portion facing a second direction.

[0059] (11) The confectionery according to (10), wherein the character portion formed in the first path portion and the character portion formed in the second path portion are formed side by side.

[0060] (12) The confectionery according to (10) or (11), wherein the character parts are formed side by side in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

[0061] (13) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (12), wherein the character part formed on the path part is formed at least either on the path part or at a position not on the path part.

[0062] (14) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (13), wherein the character portion formed at the end point portion is formed on an extension of the path portion.

[0063] (15) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (14), wherein the path portion includes side ends, and the side ends are formed so as not to come into contact with each other.

[0064] (16) The confectionery according to any one of (1) to (15), wherein the plurality of character parts include the character parts facing one direction and the character parts facing another direction different from the one direction.

[0065] (17) A confectionery set including the confectionery described in any one of (1) to (16) and a storage section capable of storing the confectionery, wherein the confectionery is configured so that it can be attached to the bottom surface of the storage section when stored in the storage section.

[0066] (18) The confectionery set according to (17), wherein the storage section has the bottom surface, has a rectangular cross section, and is made of a flexible soft material.

[0067] (19) A confectionery set according to (17) or (18), wherein the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion each include one flat surface and another surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be attachable to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

[0068] (20) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (19), wherein the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion are configured to be separable from the storage portion in the order of the starting point portion, the path portion, and the ending point portion.

[0069] (21) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (20), wherein the storage section is provided with a film lid that can open and close the storage section without contacting the starting point section, the path section, and the end point section attached to the bottom surface.

[0070] (22) The confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (21), wherein a protrusion that protrudes higher than the confectionery is provided on the bottom of the storage section at least near the end point.

[0071] (23) A confectionery set according to any one of (17) to (22), wherein the confectionery is configured so that, when separated from the storage section, the confectionery can be in either a first state in which it is broken at any of the starting point, the ending point, and the path section, or a second state in which it is not broken at any of the locations.

[0072] 1 Confectionery 1a Upper surface (one side) 1b Lower surface (other side) 1F First state 2F Second state 10 Starting point 20 Path section 20e Side end 21 First path section 22 Second path section 30 Ending point 100 Confectionery set 101 Storage section 102 Bottom surface 103 Film lid 104 Protrusion C Character section X1 First direction X2 Second direction

Claims

1. A confectionery comprising: a starting point; an end point; and a path portion formed between the starting point and the end point, wherein a plurality of character portions are formed on at least one of the path portion and the end point.

2. The confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the character parts are formed in a line.

3. The confectionery according to claim 2, wherein the character parts are formed in contact with each other.

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

5. The confectionery according to claim 3, wherein the character parts are each formed in a circular arrangement.

6. The confectionery according to claim 1, wherein each of the character parts is formed in the same color.

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

8. A confectionery according to claim 1, wherein the character parts formed in the path section are arranged in a spaced relationship to each other.

9. The confectionery according to claim 8, wherein the character parts formed on the end portions are formed so as to be aligned without being spaced apart from each other.

10. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the path portion includes a first path portion facing a first direction and a second path portion facing a second direction.

11. A confectionery as described in claim 10, wherein the character portion formed in the first path portion and the character portion formed in the second path portion are formed side by side.

12. The confectionery according to claim 11, wherein the character parts are arranged side by side in at least one of the first direction and the second direction.

13. A confectionery as described in claim 12, wherein the character portion formed on the path portion is formed at least either on the path portion or at a position not on the path portion.

14. The confectionery according to claim 13, wherein the character portion formed at the end portion is formed on an extension of the path portion.

15. A confectionery according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the path portion includes side ends, and is formed so that the side ends do not come into contact with each other.

16. A confectionery as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the plurality of character portions include character portions facing one direction and character portions facing another direction different from the one direction.

17. A confectionery set comprising a confectionery as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 and a storage section capable of storing the confectionery, wherein the confectionery is configured so as to be attachable to a bottom surface of the storage section when stored in the storage section.

18. A confectionery set according to claim 17, wherein the container section has the bottom surface, has a rectangular cross section, and is made of a bendable soft material.

19. A confectionery set as described in claim 18, wherein the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion each include one flat surface and another surface having a bulge, and the other surface is configured to be attachable to the bottom surface of the storage portion.

20. A confectionery set as described in claim 19, wherein the starting point portion, the ending point portion, and the path portion are configured to be separable from the storage portion in the order of the starting point portion, the path portion, and the ending point portion.

21. A confectionery set as described in claim 20, wherein the storage section is provided with a film lid that can open and close the storage section without contacting the starting point section, the path section, and the end point section attached to the bottom surface.

22. A confectionery set according to claim 21, wherein the bottom of the container section is provided with a protrusion protruding higher than the confectionery at least in the vicinity of the end point.

23. A confectionery set as claimed in any one of claims 20, wherein the confectionery is configured so that, when separated from the storage section, it can be in 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 of the locations.

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