Mars, Incorporated

Ackley Machine Corporation

Michael S Wozniak

Neil A Willcocks

James M Suttle

Michael E Webster

Samuel J Louden

E Michael Ackley, Jr

Alfred V Camporini

Rodger Dale Ellis

Lucille M Scudieri

Kirk Hisashi Fujioka

Samual J Louden

Michael E Ackley

The present invention is directed to a powder spray apparatus for preparing a food product having an edible pearlescent coating, comprising: a spray zone having a spray device positioned proximate to at least one food product located in the spray zone for application of an edible pearlescent powder to the food product; a chamber for holding the edible pearlescent powder that is in fluid communication with the spray device; and a vibrator and/or a continuous forced air supply that assists in fluidizing the edible pearlescent powder in the chamber for delivery to the spray device. A method of using this apparatus and an edible pearlescent powder composition adapted for use in this apparatus are also disclosed.

Apparatus for applying edible pearlescent coating to a food product

Multicolor image, formed from at least two component images, are printed on non-planar surfaces of edible pieces by maintaining registration of the pieces from one printing station to another. The registration is maintained by firmly securing the pieces to the transporting surface by applying a pressure differential, by a combination of a pressure differential with a resilient surface, or by trapping the pieces between a retaining member and a recess portion.

Method for printing multicolor images on edible pieces

Apparatus for printing multicolor images on edible pieces

Method to print multicolor images on edible pieces

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Hackettstown, NJ, United States of America

Michael S Wozniak