Compositions and methods for coating surfaces of confectionery products with electrostatically charged powders

The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for applying an electrostatic charge to powders and applying the charged powders to the surfaces of food products, especially confectionery products. The method can be used to reduce sticking of a product as it is being formed and t...

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Main Authors WINCKELMANN MIGUEL P.V, REAM BRIAN, CASELLAS JORDI P
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.07.2006
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FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS
FOODS, FOODSTUFFS, OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT COVERED BYSUBCLASSES A23B - A23J
HUMAN NECESSITIES
PRESERVATION OF FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS, IN GENERAL
THEIR PREPARATION OR TREATMENT, e.g. COOKING, MODIFICATION OFNUTRITIVE QUALITIES, PHYSICAL TREATMENT
THEIR TREATMENT, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
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Summary:The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for applying an electrostatic charge to powders and applying the charged powders to the surfaces of food products, especially confectionery products. The method can be used to reduce sticking of a product as it is being formed and to apply flavorings. The method reduces the amount of powder required to obtain suitable coatings and therefore reduces the amount of powder that is wasted in the coating process. The process is particularly well suited to the application of powders to gum surfaces.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20050284698