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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 05, 2021
Filed:
Jan. 08, 2014
Mars, Incorporated, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Tiago Rodrigues, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Justin Comes, Huairou, CN;
Alex Suter, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Lydia Gutierrez, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Frank Firestone, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Lauren Popescu, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Hetvi Damodhar, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Karl Ritter, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Rob Nagle, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Keith Dixon, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Paul Capar, Hackettstown, NJ (US);
Paul Reeder, Columbus, OH (US);
Mars, Incorporated, McLean, VA (US);
Abstract
A caramel is provided comprising a solid plant fat and an amount of water less than 10 wt %. The caramel exhibits a chewy texture when consumed but is yet depositable. The caramel is thus advantageously used in a confection. In addition to the caramel, the confection may comprise a crisp component. Methods of making the confection are also provided.