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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 1994
Filed:
Sep. 26, 1991
Applicant:
Inventors:
Hiroshi Higashioka, Ibaraki, JP;
Yukitaka Tanaka, Ibaraki, JP;
Assignee:
Kao Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A23G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
426607 ; 426660 ;
Abstract
Chocolates that comprise a diglyceride having a melting point of 25.degree. C. or less are found to exhibit a soft texture at temperatures below room temperature and stable qualities at temperatures above room temperature. Further, such chocolates display a good ability to melt in one's mouth. Also, the chocolates exhibit an enriched chocolate flavor as well as a crisp after taste.