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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2005
Laurie Burgess, Plymouth, MN (US);
Jennifer M. Maack, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas Luehrs, Rogers, MN (US);
Laurie Burgess, Plymouth, MN (US);
Jennifer M. Maack, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Thomas Luehrs, Rogers, MN (US);
General Mills, Inc., Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
Packaged food articles comprise at least one shaped food product disposed within sealed moisture resistant packaging. The shaped food products include an axially aligned center piece or rod as a core portion and at least one string wrapped around the periphery of the core piece. The shaped food piece is fabricated from a pliable or plastic food composition such as a sweetened intermediate moisture fruit or confection such as licorice. The center piece can be provided with a multiplicity of fins extending longitudinally about the exterior periphery of the core piece. The coiled string is peelably removable from the core piece. The combination of core piece and coiled string provide a child oriented wholesome food of enhanced play value. Methods for preparing the shaped food product are described.