JP6509584B2 - Beverage container for producing float beverage, and method for producing float beverage - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a float for producing a float beverage, a kit for producing a float beverage, a beverage container for producing a float beverage, a method for providing a float beverage, and a method for producing a float beverage. More specifically, a float for producing a float beverage, a kit for producing a float beverage, a beverage container for producing a float beverage, a beverage container for producing a float beverage, a method for providing a float beverage, and a method for producing a float beverage can improve the convenience of workers. About.

DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART Conventionally, float drinks, such as a coffee float, which put drinks, such as coffee, in a container and carry floats, such as an ice cream, on it are known.
Even in a specialty store such as a coffee shop, such a float beverage is difficult to maintain its flavor and appearance, and it is also very difficult to make it well in a short time. Then, the cited reference 1 proposes a float beverage which can be easily consumed.

  However, in the case of the float beverage described in Patent Document 1, even if a beverage such as coffee is to be added, the float is an obstacle and the beverage is scattered around, and there is a problem that it is difficult to add the beverage. In addition, heating by a microwave oven is required to be consumed. In addition, the beverage under the float is inferior in flavor as compared to that immediately after production since it is a thawed one that has been sealed in advance.

  On the other hand, in recent years, as proposed in Cited documents 2 and 3, an extraction device capable of easily extracting favorite items such as coffee and black tea is now often found in stores such as convenience stores The Further, it is also proposed in Patent Document 3 that a cartridge containing favorite items such as coffee and black tea is used for such an extraction device.

  However, when trying to make a float beverage using a cartridge containing favorite items such as coffee, as compared with the above-mentioned extractor, the beverage extracted by the extractor is put into a container and the like, and the float such as ice cream is There is a problem that the work becomes very complicated because it is placed on top. In addition, individual differences among floats are likely to occur, and it is difficult to form a float that maintains a certain shape.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-24021 Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 5-199936 JP, 2005-110835, A

  Therefore, in the present invention, it is possible to improve the convenience of workers, a float for producing float beverage, a kit for producing float beverage, a beverage container for producing float beverage, a method for providing float beverage, and a float beverage The main purpose is to provide a manufacturing method.

  As a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the present inventors focused attention on the structure of the float, and formed an air gap for letting the liquid flow through the float, thereby improving the convenience of the operator. We succeeded in dramatically improving, and came to complete the present invention.

Furthermore, in the present invention, it is used in a beverage preparation apparatus having at least a space for letting liquid flow and being in a frozen state and provided with an inlet for injecting at least liquid, and discharged from the inlet A float for the production of a float beverage , through which said liquid flows through said air gap , and
The liquid container of the lower part of the float is provided with a beverage container for producing a float beverage at least containing at least one selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials and edible solids.

Further, in the present invention, it is used in a beverage producing apparatus which has at least a space for flowing a liquid , is in a frozen state, and has at least an inlet for injecting the liquid, and is discharged from the inlet A float for producing a float beverage through which the liquid flows , and at least one member selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid, in the liquid storage portion below the float; A beverage container for producing a float beverage, at least
A beverage production device comprising an inlet for injecting at least a liquid ;
Producing float beverage using a method of manufacturing float beverages that provide.

  The convenience of the operator is greatly enhanced by using the float for producing a float beverage, the kit for producing a float beverage, the beverage container for producing a float beverage, the method for providing a float beverage, and the method for producing a float beverage according to the present invention. Can be improved. In addition, the effect described here is not necessarily limited and may be any effect described in the present technology.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described. The embodiment described below shows an example of a representative embodiment of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not narrowly interpreted.

A is a schematic diagram which shows typically the form at the time of seeing 1st Embodiment of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention from right above. B is an X-X 'arrow end view of A; It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically a 2nd embodiment of a float for float drink production concerning the present invention. A is a schematic diagram which shows typically the form at the time of seeing 3rd Embodiment of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention from right above. B is a schematic diagram which shows typically the form at the time of seeing 4th Embodiment of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention from right above. C is a schematic diagram which shows typically the form at the time of seeing 5th Embodiment of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention from right above. AC is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the formation method of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention. AC is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the formation method different from FIG. 4 of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention. A and B are the conceptual diagrams which show an example of the formation method of the float for float drink production | generation based on this invention different from FIG. 4 and 5. AC is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the formation methods different from FIGS. 4-6 of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention. AC is a conceptual diagram which shows an example of the formation methods different from FIGS. 4-7 of the float for float drink production which concerns on this invention. It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically the 1st embodiment of the kit for float drink production concerning the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an end surface schematic diagram which shows typically 1st Embodiment of the drink container for float drink production which concerns on this invention. It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically a 2nd embodiment of a drink container for float drink production concerning the present invention. It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically a 3rd embodiment of a drink container for float drink production concerning the present invention. It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically a 4th embodiment of a drink container for float drink production concerning the present invention. It is an end surface schematic diagram showing typically a 5th embodiment of a drink container for float drink production concerning the present invention.

1. Float for Producing Float Beverage The float 1 for producing float beverage according to the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as “float 1”) has at least a void 11 for allowing liquid to flow and is in a frozen state It is characterized by The details will be described below.

  In the present invention, the "float" is provided for food while being present on the beverage for a certain period of time, and the "frozen state" means a frozen state.

A of FIG. 1 is a schematic view schematically showing an embodiment of the float 1 as viewed from directly above the first embodiment. B of FIG. 1 is an XX 'arrow end view of A. FIG.
Since the float 1 has the air gap 11 for flowing the liquid, the float 1 itself does not get in the way, and the liquid does not splash around when flowing the liquid. Therefore, it is possible for a worker (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage works by itself) at the time of float beverage production, to make the liquid flow smoothly through the gap 11. Therefore, by using the float 1, the float beverage can be easily produced, and the convenience of the worker at the time of float beverage production can be improved.

  In addition, since the liquid flows through the air gap 11, the shape of the float 1 is not broken by the liquid, and individual differences among the floats hardly occur. Therefore, by using the float 1, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-looking float beverage maintaining a certain shape.

Furthermore, in the present invention, by making the float in a frozen state, it becomes easy to form the air gap 11, and it becomes easy to provide the float having a certain shape to the consumer.
In addition, the method to make a float a frozen state is not specifically limited, It can be put into a frozen state by a conventionally well-known method using a refrigerator etc.

  In the present invention, the float 1 is not particularly limited as long as it can form the void 11 and can be in a frozen state. Specifically, for example, ice creams, frozen confectionery, other foodstuffs, or foodstuffs in which one or more of these are combined are mentioned.

  "Ice creams" refers to the "Ministry of Ordinance Concerning Ingredient Specifications of Milk and Dairy Products" based on the Food Sanitation Law, and "Ice creams" refers to processing of milk or food products made from these, or main ingredients Are frozen, and mean those containing 3.0% or more of milk solids (excluding fermented milk).

"Ice creams" are classified into ice cream, ice milk and lacto ice according to the amount of milk solids and milk fat contained.
"Ice cream" refers to an ice cream having a milk solid content of 15.0% or more (including a milk fat content of 8.0% or more). "Ice milk" refers to an ice cream having a milk solid content of 10.0% or more (including a milk fat content of 3.0% or more). "Lacto ice" refers to ice cream having a milk solid content of 3.0% or more.

  "Icing" refers to "standards of food, additives, etc." based on the Food Sanitation Law, and "Icing" refers to sugar liquid or liquid obtained by mixing other food with it or crushed edible ice, A sugar solution or other food is mixed and re-frozen in this, and it means what is provided for food as frozen. Ice confectionery is not included in the above-described ice creams and has less than 3.0% milk solids. As a frozen confectionery, sherbet, shaved ice etc. are mentioned, for example.

  Other ingredients include, for example, fresh cream, whipped cream, soy milk cream, custard cream, anko cream, cheese cream, creams such as vanilla cream, etc .; frozen yoghurt; A vegetable; or a vegetable or vegetables finely crushed and solidified so as to have a regularity; or a combination of one or more of these.

  In addition, ice creams, frozen desserts, other foodstuffs, etc. can be manufactured by a conventionally well-known method.

  In the present invention, the flavor of the float 1 is not particularly limited. For example, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, custard, mint, cinnamon, lamb, banana, grape, blueberry, apple, strawberry, pear, peach, strawberry, melon, watermelon, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, papaya, mango Fruits such as figs; Vegetables such as azuki bean, pumpkin, corn, carrots, etc .; Beverages such as coffee, cola, black tea, green tea, etc .; or combinations of one or more of these.

  The liquid flowing through the air gap 11 is not particularly limited, and may be water, hot water, carbonated water, carbonated beverages such as cola, melon soda, etc .; alcoholic beverages such as beer, sake, shochu, wine, etc .; Contained in alcohol, filled with alcohol, mixed with dairy products, fruit drinks; juice or fruit-containing beverages; milk; soy milk; soy milk; cocoa milk, fruit milk, lactic acid such as yogurt / milky drinks; herbal tea, Japanese tea, Chinese tea, black tea Tea beverages such as corn soup, pumpkin soup, tomato soup, and the like; beverages such as coffee.

  FIG. 2 is a schematic end view schematically showing a second embodiment of the float 1. In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the edible solid 12 can be contained inside the float 1. As a result, it is possible to further impart texture and flavor to the float 1.

  In the present invention, the "edible solid matter" refers to an edible solid excluding ice and beverage ingredients described later. Edible solids include, for example, processed starches such as tapioca pearls and sago pearls; cereals such as rice (including processed products); marshmallows and candies such as candies; biscuits, crackers, cookies, snacks and the like Baked goods; soybeans, almonds, macadamias, cashews, walnuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, coffee beans, cocoa beans, cocoa nuts, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, peanuts, hemp nuts, sunflower seeds, ginkgo, chestnuts, sesame seeds, etc. Processing: Beans such as sweet potato, dried soybeans, dried natto; Fruits such as pulp, fruit puree, dried fruits, powdered fruits; Vegetables such as vegetable paste, dried vegetables, powdered vegetables; Sugar confections such as caramel and fudge Oily confectionery such as chocolate; jelly such as fruit jelly, konjac jelly, bavaroa; Tablets for children, supplements, etc .; Particulate solids artificially produced to give a texture like salmon roe (including those of various flavors); or a combination of one or more of these The thing is mentioned.

  In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 2, the float 1 is used in an apparatus provided with at least an inlet 10 for injecting a liquid, and the liquid discharged from the inlet 10 flows through the air gap 11. be able to. As a result, the liquid can smoothly flow through the gap 11, and the convenience of the worker is further improved.

  In the present invention, the device provided with at least the inlet 10 for injecting a liquid is not particularly limited, but can be a beverage producing device. In addition, a "drink production apparatus" means the apparatus which can produce | generate a drink. Specifically, for example, as disclosed in JP-A-5-199936 and JP-A-2005-110835, an extraction apparatus and the like which can easily extract favorite products such as coffee and black tea can be mentioned.

  By using the device as a beverage producing device, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-flavored float beverage. In addition, when the consumer produces the beverage immediately before drinking the float beverage, it is possible to provide a hygienic and safe float beverage. Furthermore, in the case of a beverage producing apparatus in which the holding position of a container or the like containing a beverage is determined in advance with respect to the beverage producing apparatus, the gap only in the operation of setting the container or the like containing the beverage at a predetermined position The liquid can be made to flow through 11, and a float beverage can be easily produced.

  In the present invention, the shape of the float 1 is not particularly limited as long as it has the air gap 11. For example, a donut shape as shown in FIG. 1, a dome shape as shown in FIG. A cube, a cylinder, a polygon (triangle, square or more), a cylinder, a cone, a polygon (triangle, square or more), a pyramid shape, or a shape combining one or more of them can be mentioned. . As a shape which combined these 1 type, or 2 or more types, the shape etc. which showed four rectangular parallelepipeds as shown to A of FIG. 3 etc. are mentioned, for example.

  Among these, in the present invention, a donut shape is particularly preferable. By selecting the donut shape, the shape of the float 1 itself can be easily maintained, and the float 1 can be easily retained on the beverage. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

FIG. 3A is a schematic view schematically showing the third embodiment of the float 1 as viewed from directly above. B of FIG. 3 is a schematic view schematically showing the configuration of the fourth embodiment of the float 1 as viewed from directly above. C of FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram which shows typically the form at the time of seeing 5th Embodiment of the float 1 from right above.
In the present invention, the shape of the air gap 11 is not particularly limited as long as it allows the liquid to flow therethrough. For example, in the case of a hole shape, it is cylindrical as shown in FIG. Such as a square tubular shape, another polygonal (triangular, pentagonal or larger) tubular shape, or a conical shape as shown in FIG. 2, a polygonal (triangular, square or larger) polygonal pyramid shape, or one of them The shape etc. which seed | species or 2 or more types were combined are mentioned. Besides, for example, a crack-like shape as shown in C of FIG. 3 or a gap-like shape may be used.

  In the present invention, among them, the hole-like shape is preferable, and among the hole-like shapes, a cylindrical shape and a square cylindrical shape are preferable, and a cylindrical shape is particularly preferable. By selecting the hole-like shape, the air gap 11 can be easily formed when the float 1 is formed. In addition, it is because the liquid can easily flow and the convenience for the operator can be improved as compared with the shape of a crack and the shape of a gap.

  Moreover, when cylindrical shape is selected as a shape of the space | gap 11, it is preferable to set the diameter L (refer A of FIG. 1) to 1-10 cm. When the diameter L is 1 cm or more, the liquid can easily flow from the air gap 11, and the convenience of the worker is improved. Further, when the diameter L is 10 cm or less, the space 11 does not become too large, the shape of the float 1 itself becomes stable, and the float 1 becomes difficult to collapse.

  In the present invention, the position of the air gap 11 is not particularly limited either, but as shown in A of FIG. 1 and FIG. The presence of the air gap 11 in the central area facilitates the formation of the air gap 11 at the time of formation of the float 1. Moreover, as shown to B of FIG. 3, compared with the case where the space | gap 11 exists out of a center range, it is because the shape of float 1 itself becomes stable and float 1 becomes difficult to collapse.

  Further, in the present invention, the method of forming the float 1 is not particularly limited. For example, the float 1 can be formed by the forming method as shown in FIGS.

  A to C of FIG. 4 are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a method of forming the float 1. The forming method shown in FIG. 4 creates a mold as shown in A of FIG. 4 and materials for forming the float 1 as shown in B of FIG. 4 (for example, ice creams, ice confectionery, other foodstuffs, Or it is the method of pouring the material etc. which can form the foodstuff etc. which combined these 1 type or 2 types or more in the said type | mold, and freezing, and forming the float 1.

  5A to 5C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a method of forming the float 1 different from that of FIG. In the forming method shown in FIG. 5, as shown in B of FIG. 5, a cylindrical nozzle with holes as shown in A of FIG. 5 is filled with a material for forming the float 1 and frozen. The float 1 is formed by extruding from the cylindrical nozzle and cutting the extruded part.

  FIGS. 6A and 6B are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a method of forming the float 1 different from FIGS. 4 and 5. In the forming method shown in FIG. 6, the material for forming the rod-like float 1 extruded from the nozzle as shown in FIG. 6A is rolled and frozen as shown in FIG. How to In FIG. 6A, the material for forming the rod-like float 1 is pushed out from the nozzle, but the material for forming the rod 1 which has been made into a rod-like shape in advance is rolled and frozen to make the float 1 You may form.

  FIGS. 7A to 7C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a method of forming the float 1 different from FIGS. 4 to 6. In the forming method shown in FIG. 7, the material for forming the float 1 which has been made into a square tube in advance as shown in A of FIG. 7 is cut, and each material cut as shown in B of FIG. It is a method of combining and freezing to form the float 1. In FIG. 7A, although the material for forming the float 1 is made into a square tube shape in advance, the material for forming the square tube-like float 1 is extruded from a nozzle or the like, and the extruded part is cut. The cut materials may be combined and frozen to form the float 1. Moreover, although each cut material is combined in B of FIG. 7, it is also possible to form the float 1 by overlapping each cut material double, triple or more.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a method of forming the float 1 different from FIGS. 4 to 7. The forming method shown in FIG. 8 is a method of forming a void in a commercially available cupped ice cream as shown in A of FIG. 8 using an apparatus as shown in B of FIG. . In addition, in A of FIG. 8, although the ice cream with a cup on the market is used, if it can form the space | gap 11, it will not be specifically limited.

  In the present invention, edible solids 12 and ice, which will be described later, can also be topped on the upper part of the float 1 as well as the inside of the float 1 if necessary.

  In addition, food additives such as preservatives, coloring agents, and flavorings can be appropriately selected and added to the float 1 as necessary without impairing the effects of the present invention.

  The method for producing a float beverage using the float 1 is not particularly limited. For example, the beverage is extracted, and the extracted beverage is put in a container or the like, and then the float 1 is placed on the beverage and produced. Methods etc. According to this method, since the beverage under the float 1 is not a thawed one of the pre-enclosed one, it is possible to provide the consumer with a flavored float beverage.

  The beverage is not particularly limited. For example, carbonated beverages such as cola and melon soda; alcoholic beverages such as beer, sake, shochu, and wine; carbonated, alcohol-filled, mixed with dairy products, fruit beverages; Milk; Soymilk; Cocoa milk, fruit milk, lactic acid such as yogurt / milky drinks; Herbal tea, Japanese tea, Chinese tea, tea beverages such as black tea; Soups such as corn soup, pumpkin soup, tomato soup; Coffee etc. are mentioned.

  Moreover, the method to produce | generate the said drink is not specifically limited, either, For example, the method of mixing the beverage raw material mentioned later, water, hot water, etc., and producing | generating a drink etc. are mentioned.

2. Kit for Producing Float Beverage The kit 2 for producing float beverage according to the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as "kit 2") is at least one selected from the group consisting of float 1, ice, beverage raw material, edible solid substance 211, and at least containing the beverage container 21. The details will be described below.
The float 1 is the same as that described above, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 9 is a schematic end view schematically showing a first embodiment of the kit 2.
Since the kit 2 has the float 1, it is possible for a worker (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage works at the time of float beverage production) to smoothly flow the liquid through the air gap 11 when producing the float beverage. . Therefore, by using the kit 2, the float beverage can be easily produced, and the convenience of the worker at the time of float beverage production can be improved.

  In addition, since the liquid flows through the air gap 11, the shape of the float 1 is not broken by the liquid, and individual differences among the floats hardly occur. Therefore, by using the kit 2, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-looking float beverage maintaining a certain shape.

  Furthermore, the kit 2 is composed of the float 1 and the beverage container 21 containing at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solids. Therefore, by combining the beverage container 21 and the float 1, the worker (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage works by himself) can easily produce the float beverage. In addition, since the float 1 is placed on the top of at least one member 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solids when combined, the float 1 remains on the beverage while having the regularity. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

  In the present invention, the kit 2 can be made into a kit 2 by manufacturing the float 1 and the beverage container 21 in separate factories, distributing them separately, and then combining them at a store such as a convenience store.

  In the present invention, the shape of the beverage container 21 is not particularly limited as long as it can accommodate at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid. Specifically, for example, a cylindrical shape, a polygonal cylinder having a polygonal cross section (triangular, square or larger), a conical, a polygonal pyramid having a polygonal cross section (triangular, square or larger), or one of these may be used. Or the shape etc. which combined 2 or more types are mentioned.

  The material of the beverage container 21 is also not particularly limited, and examples thereof include paper; resins such as natural resin, thermoplastic resin and thermosetting resin; metals such as aluminum, steel and stainless steel; glass; In the present invention, among these, from the viewpoint of cost reduction and ease of handling, paper and a thermoplastic resin are preferable.

  In the present invention, "ice" refers to ice. The shape of ice is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include block ice, rock ice, cube ice, crush ice and the like.

  The ice can also be flavored. Its flavor is not particularly limited, for example, vanilla, chocolate, caramel, custard, mint, cinnamon, lamb, banana, grape, blueberry, apple, strawberry, pear, peach, strawberry, melon, watermelon, orange, grapefruit, pineapple, Fruits such as papaya, mango and figs; vegetables such as azuki bean, pumpkin, corn, carrots and the like; beverages such as coffee, cola, black tea and green tea; or combinations of one or more of these. .

  In the present invention, the "beverage material" refers to a material capable of producing a beverage by being mixed with a liquid such as water or hot water. Examples of the beverage ingredients include sugar, isomerized liquid sugar, glucose, fructose, D-sorbitol, saccharin sodium, sweetener such as aspartame; seasoning such as salt and pepper; citric acid, tartaric acid, malic acid, phosphoric acid, etc. Acidulants; vitamins such as vitamin C; juices such as oranges, apples, grapes, etc .; or combinations of one or more of these. Furthermore, these materials may be mixed with functional materials such as dietary fiber, oligosaccharides, sugar alcohols, minerals and the like.

  In addition, tea beverages such as herbal tea, Japanese tea, Chinese tea, and black tea; soups such as corn soup, pumpkin soup, tomato soup and the like; Furthermore, these materials may be mixed with functional materials such as dietary fiber, oligosaccharides, sugar alcohols, minerals and the like.

  About edible solid matter, since it is the same as that of what was mentioned above, explanation is omitted here.

  Further, in the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9, at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid may be all composed of the same kind, or two or more kinds. It may be configured.

  At least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid described above can be in a refrigerated state or a frozen state, as needed. In this case, the beverage container 21 can be refrigerated or frozen together. In addition, the beverage container 21 itself in a refrigerated or frozen state can also be circulated.

In addition, foodstuffs other than at least 1 type 211 selected from the group which consists of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid may be further accommodated in the drink container 21 to such an extent that the effect of this invention is not impaired.

  In addition, food additives such as preservatives, coloring agents, and flavorings can be appropriately selected and added to or contained in the beverage container 21 as needed without impairing the effects of the present invention.

  The method for producing a float beverage using the kit 2 is not particularly limited. For example, after the beverage is extracted and the extracted beverage is put into the beverage container 21, the float 1 is placed on the beverage to produce the float beverage. And the like. With this generation method, it is not necessary to heat the container with a microwave oven or the like, so the convenience for the operator can be improved. Furthermore, since the beverage under the float 1 is not a thawed one of the pre-encapsulated one, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-flavored float beverage.

  In addition, the kit 2 may further include a dedicated member for drinking a float beverage, such as a straw, a spoon, and a fork.

3. A beverage container 3 for producing a float beverage The beverage container 3 for producing a float beverage according to the present invention (hereinafter, also referred to as "a beverage container 3") contains a float 1 and an ice and beverage raw material in a lower part of the float 1 And at least one member 31 selected from the group consisting of edible solids, is at least contained. The details will be described below.
The float 1 is the same as that described above, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 10 is a schematic end view schematically showing the first embodiment of the beverage container 3.
Since the beverage container 3 has the float 1, it is possible for a worker (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage works by himself) at the time of float beverage production to allow the liquid to flow smoothly through the gap 11 is there. Therefore, by using the beverage container 3, it is possible to easily produce a float beverage, and it is possible to improve the convenience of the worker when producing the float beverage.

  In addition, since the liquid flows through the air gap 11, the shape of the float 1 is not broken by the liquid, and individual differences among the floats hardly occur. Therefore, by using the beverage container 3, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-looking float beverage maintaining a certain shape.

  Furthermore, at least one kind 31 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid is accommodated in the lower part of the float 1 in the beverage container 3. Therefore, by using the beverage container 3, the worker (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage works by himself) manufactures the float beverage simply by the operation of introducing the liquid into the beverage container 3. be able to. In addition, since the float 1 is placed on the top of at least one selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid matter, it is possible to stay on the beverage while the float 1 has the regularity. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

  In the present invention, the form of the beverage container 3 is not particularly limited as long as the float 1 and at least one member 31 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials and edible solids can be accommodated in the lower part of the float 1. Therefore, it can design suitably according to the shape of float 1, etc. Specifically, for example, a cylindrical shape, a polygonal cylinder having a polygonal cross section (triangular, square or larger), a conical, a polygonal pyramid having a polygonal cross section (triangular, square or larger), or one of these may be used. Or the shape etc. which combined 2 or more types are mentioned.

  Further, the material of the beverage container 3 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include paper; resins such as natural resin, thermoplastic resin, and thermosetting resin; metals such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel; glass; In the present invention, among these, from the viewpoint of cost reduction and ease of handling, paper and a thermoplastic resin are preferable.

  At least one 31 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid is not particularly limited as long as it can be accommodated in the lower part of the float 1. Specifically, since it is the same as at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid described above, the description will be omitted here.

FIG. 11 is a schematic end view schematically showing a second embodiment of the beverage container 3.
As described above, the float 1 can be used in an apparatus provided with at least an inlet 10 for injecting a liquid, and the liquid discharged from the inlet 10 can flow through the gap 11. Therefore, when the beverage container 3 is used in an apparatus provided with at least the inlet 10 for injecting a liquid, the liquid can smoothly flow through the gap 11, and the convenience of the worker is further improved.

FIG. 12 is a schematic end view schematically showing a third embodiment of the beverage container 3.
The beverage container 3 may further include a sealing portion 32 for sealing the beverage container 3 as needed, as shown in FIG. By providing the sealing portion 32 in the beverage container 3, it is possible to prevent insects, trash and the like from entering the beverage container 3, and quality control of the beverage container 3 becomes easy. In addition, the convenience of the operator when carrying, storing, etc. the beverage container 3 is also improved.

  In the present invention, the form of the sealing portion 32 is not particularly limited as long as the inside of the beverage container 3 can be sealed, and the form of a seal as shown in FIG. 12 such as a lid or the like, a cap as shown in FIG. The form etc. are mentioned.

  Further, the material of the sealing portion 32 is not particularly limited, and, for example, paper; resins such as natural resin, thermoplastic resin, thermosetting resin, etc .; metals such as aluminum, steel, stainless steel; glass; . In the present invention, among these, from the viewpoint of cost reduction and ease of handling, paper and a thermoplastic resin are preferable.

  When the beverage container 3 further includes the sealing portion 32 and the beverage container 3 is used in an apparatus including at least the inlet 10, for example, as shown in FIG. And the liquid discharged from the injection port 10 can flow from the air gap 11. According to this method, it is possible to avoid the entry of insects, trash and the like into the beverage container 3 immediately before the production of the beverage, so that it is very convenient from the viewpoint of hygiene management.

  In addition, foodstuffs other than at least 1 type 211 selected from the group which consists of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid may be further accommodated in the drink container 3 to such an extent that the effect of this invention is not impaired.

  In addition, food additives such as preservatives, coloring agents, and flavorings can be appropriately selected and added to or contained in the beverage container 3 as needed without impairing the effects of the present invention.

  The method for producing a float beverage using the beverage container 3 is not particularly limited. For example, a method for extracting the beverage and introducing the extracted beverage into the beverage container 3 through the void 11 of the float 1 to produce the beverage Etc. With this generation method, it is not necessary to heat the container with a microwave oven or the like, so the convenience for the operator can be improved. Furthermore, since the beverage under the float 1 is not a thawed one of the pre-encapsulated one, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-flavored float beverage.

  In addition, the beverage container 3 may further include a dedicated member for drinking a float beverage, such as a straw, a spoon, or a fork.

4. Method for Providing Float Beverage According to the present invention, the method for providing a float beverage includes the float 1 mounted on the beverage container 21 in which at least one of at least one member 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials and edible solids is accommodated. It is characterized in that the float beverage is produced and then provided.
In addition, since it is the same as that of what was mentioned above about the drink container 21 and the float 1, description is omitted here.

  In the method for providing a float beverage according to the present invention, since the float 1 is used, it is possible for the provider to smoothly flow the liquid through the gap 11 when producing the float beverage. Therefore, by using the method for providing a float beverage according to the present invention, the float beverage can be easily produced, and the convenience of the worker at the time of float beverage production can be improved. Therefore, it can be expected that the float beverage market and the float beverage supply business for consumers will further expand.

  In addition, since the liquid flows through the air gap 11, the shape of the float 1 is not broken by the liquid, and individual differences among the floats hardly occur. Therefore, by using the method for providing a float beverage according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-looking float beverage maintaining a certain shape.

  Furthermore, in the method of providing a float beverage according to the present invention, the worker can easily produce the float beverage only by putting the float 1 on the beverage container 21. Moreover, since it is not necessary to perform the process of heating with a microwave oven or the like, the working process can be simplified. In addition, since the float 1 is placed on top of at least one member 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid matter, the float 1 remains on the beverage while having the regularity. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

  In the method for providing a float beverage according to the present invention, at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials and edible solid is contained in a container at a storefront such as a convenience store to form the beverage container 21. There is also a mode in which the float 1 is formed and provided by an appliance, device or the like in the store after it is done.

5. Method for Producing a Float Beverage The method for producing a float beverage according to the present invention is characterized by producing a float beverage using a float 1 and an apparatus provided with at least an inlet 10 for injecting a liquid.
The apparatus provided with the float 1 and at least the injection port 10 for injecting a liquid is the same as that described above, and therefore the description will be omitted here.

  In the method for producing a float beverage according to the present invention, since the float 1 is used, the manufacturer (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage itself produces it) at the time of float beverage production smooths the liquid through the gap 11 It is possible to let it flow. Therefore, by using the method for producing a float beverage according to the present invention, the float beverage can be easily produced, and the convenience of the worker at the time of float beverage production can be improved.

  In addition, since the liquid flows through the air gap 11, the shape of the float 1 is not broken by the liquid, and individual differences among the floats hardly occur. Therefore, by using the method for producing a float beverage according to the present invention, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good-looking float beverage maintaining a certain shape.

  In addition, in the manufacturing method of the float drink which concerns on this invention, the aspect which forms and manufactures the float 1 with the instrument in a shop front, such as a convenience store, etc. is also included.

  Further, in the present invention, a kit for producing a float beverage, which comprises the beverage container 21 at least containing the float 1 and at least one kind of ice 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid matter. A float beverage can be produced using 2 and a device comprising an inlet 10 for injecting at least a liquid.

  The kit 2 consists of the float 1 and the beverage container 21 in which at least one kind 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw material, and edible solid is contained. Therefore, by combining the beverage container 21 and the float 1, the manufacturer (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage manufactures itself) can easily produce the float beverage. In addition, since the float 1 is placed on the top of at least one member 211 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solids when combined, the float 1 remains on the beverage while having the regularity. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

  Alternatively, in the present invention, for producing a float beverage, the float 1 is accommodated, and at least one 31 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid is accommodated in the lower part of the float 1 A float beverage can also be produced using the beverage container 3 and a device comprising at least an inlet 10 for injecting a liquid.

  In the lower part of the float 1, at least one kind 31 selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid is accommodated in the beverage container 3. Therefore, the manufacturer (including the case where the consumer who consumes the float beverage itself produces it) can easily produce the float beverage. In addition, since the float 1 is placed on the top of at least one selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid matter, it is possible to stay on the beverage while the float 1 has the regularity. It becomes. Therefore, it is possible to provide the consumer with a good looking float beverage.

  The float for producing a float beverage according to the present invention has an air gap for allowing the liquid to flow, so the float itself does not get in the way and the liquid does not splash around. Therefore, it is possible to make the liquid flow smoothly. Therefore, the convenience of the worker can be obtained by using the float for float beverage production, the kit for float beverage production, the beverage container for float beverage production, the method for providing float beverage, and the method for producing float beverage according to the present invention. Can be dramatically improved.

1: Float 11 for producing float beverage: Void 12 for letting liquid flow: Edible solid 2: Kit for producing float beverage 21: Beverage container 211: Group consisting of ice, beverage raw material, edible solids At least one kind selected from three: beverage container 31 for producing a float beverage: at least one kind 32 selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw material, edible solid: sealing part 10: inlet L: diameter

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It is used in a beverage production apparatus having at least a void for flowing a liquid and in a frozen state and provided with an inlet for injecting at least a liquid, and the liquid discharged from the inlet is used for the void A flow-through float for producing a float beverage is accommodated, and
A beverage container for producing a float beverage, wherein at least one member selected from the group consisting of ice, beverage raw materials, and edible solid matter is accommodated in the liquid accommodation portion under the float. The beverage container for float beverage production according to claim 1, wherein the float contains an edible solid therein. A beverage container for float beverage production according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the void in the float is located in the central area. It is used in a beverage production apparatus having at least a void for flowing a liquid and in a frozen state and provided with an inlet for injecting at least a liquid, and the liquid discharged from the inlet is used for the void A flowable float for producing a float beverage is accommodated, and at least one selected from the group consisting of ice, a beverage raw material, and an edible solid is accommodated in the liquid storage portion below the float. A beverage container for producing a float beverage,
A beverage production device comprising an inlet for injecting at least a liquid ;
Producing float beverage using a method of manufacturing float beverage.

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