TWM574141U - Beverage with crisp particles and crisp particle package - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention has crispy granules including a cup, a drink liquid and a floating layer. The liquid and floating layer of the beverage are placed in the cup and the floating layer floats on the beverage liquid. The floating layer comprises a flavored powder and a plurality of fragile particles. The flavor powder has a specific gravity equal to or greater than the beverage liquid and gradually sinks due to gravity to extend into the beverage liquid. The brittle granules are granule-shaped food materials having a crispy taste, and the brittle granules have a specific gravity lower than that of the drink liquid, and are mixed and dispersed in the drink liquid by stirring. The drink with crispy particles has a gradual effect on the visual effect, and the mouthfeel of the crispy granules can be eaten after the entrance to enhance the richness.

Description

Beverages with crispy granules and crispy granules

This creation relates to a drink, especially a drink with crispy granules.

The current beverage market is contending, how to further innovate, bring consumers new feelings, and promote consumer demand in the beverage market, has always been the direction of efforts of various manufacturers. Common drinks are paired with ingredients that are more elastic on the taste of pearls or glutinous rice, or the use of fresh fruit to add a sweet and sour taste.

However, such ingredients are complicated in cooking or washing, and the shelf life is short, which often causes the store to abandon many expired ingredients, which is not only troublesome in the production process, but also causes waste of ingredients.

In view of the above problems, the present invention provides a drink having brittle granules, which has a visually gradual effect, can eat the taste of crisp granules after the entrance, and the components of the friable granules can also provide different nutrients, fully satisfying consumers. I like the taste of early adopters. And the brewing process with crispy granules is simple, and the crisp granules can also have a longer shelf life.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a drink having crispy granules. Drinks with crisp particles include a cup, a drink liquid, and a floating layer. The liquid and floating layer of the beverage are placed in the cup and the floating layer floats on the beverage liquid. The floating layer comprises a flavored powder and a plurality of fragile particles. The flavor powder has a specific gravity equal to or greater than the beverage liquid and gradually sinks due to gravity to extend into the beverage liquid. The brittle granules are granule-shaped food materials having a crispy taste, and the brittle granules have a specific gravity lower than that of the drink liquid, and are mixed and dispersed in the drink liquid by stirring.

An embodiment of the present invention also provides a crispy granule package that can be combined with a beverage liquid. The crispy granule package includes a container, a plurality of crispy granules, and a flavor powder. The plurality of crispy granules and flavor powder are contained in the container. The specific gravity of the flavor powder is equal to or greater than the liquid of the beverage, and the specific gravity of the brittle particles is smaller than that of the beverage liquid.

In summary, the beverage with crispy granules and the crispy granule package of one embodiment of the present invention have high solubility of the flavor powder and can produce a visual gradual effect. The crispy granules have a crispy taste and float on the drink liquid for a period of time, providing a different taste to the drink. In the present invention, a drink having a brittle granule and a package of crispy granules, wherein the flavor powder and the brittle granules have different ratios, can be combined with different mouthfeel. The beverage and the crispy granule package having brittle granules according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the flavor powder is dissolved in the beverage liquid, and the flavor liquid is mixed with different flavors of the beverage liquid. A beverage and fragile granule package having fragile granules according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the fragile granules can float on the beverage liquid by internal micropores, adjusting the specific gravity of the brittle granules or moisture. The beverage and the crispy granule package having brittle granules according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the component of the brittle granule has an excellent nutrient component and provides additional functions of the drink.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a drink having crisp particles according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to Figure 1, an embodiment of the present invention provides a beverage 1 having crisp particles. The drink having crispy particles includes the cup 10, the drink liquid 20, and the floating layer 30. The cup 10 contains a drink liquid 20 therein. The floating layer 30 floats above the beverage liquid 20.

2 is a schematic perspective view of a crisp particle package according to an embodiment of the present invention. With continued reference to FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present invention also provides a crispy particulate package 2 comprising a container 40, a plurality of fragile particles 34, and a flavor powder 32. The plurality of fragile particles 34 and the flavor powder 32 are housed in the container 40. Here, the operator pours the beverage liquid 20 into the cup 10 first, and then opens the container 40 of the brittle granular package 2 and pours it into the cup 10 to form a drink 1 having crisp particles. In other words, the floating layer 30 has the same composition and characteristics as the crispy particle package 2. In some embodiments, the container 40 is a bag. By appropriate packaging, the crisp particles 34 and the flavor powder 32 can be extended for a shelf life, and the opening of the bag body is more convenient, which facilitates the operator to more quickly pour the crispy particle package 2 into the cup body 10.

Continue to refer to Figure 1. The floating layer 30 is formed by mixing the flavor powder 32 and the plurality of fragile particles 34. The flavor powder 32 has a specific gravity equal to or greater than the beverage liquid 20, so that the flavor powder 32 gradually sinks into the beverage liquid 20 due to gravity. In some embodiments, the flavor powder 32 positioned below the frangible particles 34 dissolves and sinks due to contact with the beverage liquid 20 to form a plurality of strip-like mixing portions 36, while the portion of the flavor powder 32 positioned above the brittle particles 34 is not exposed. The beverage liquid 20 remains in powder form. In addition to flavoring the flavored powder 32, the flavored appearance or strip-like mixing portion 36 formed by dissolution sinking can provide a different visual experience. In some embodiments, the flavor powder 32 is cocoa powder, dried fruit powder, cinnamon powder, powdered sugar, milk powder, matcha powder, malt flour, flour, coffee powder, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the flavor powder 32 is pulverized by larger particles made by a processing method such as baking, extrusion molding, heat expansion or drying.

Continue to refer to Figure 1. The brittle granules 34 are particulate-like food materials having a crispy mouthfeel, and the brittle granules 34 have a specific gravity lower than that of the drink liquid 20, and are mixed and dispersed in the drink liquid 20 by stirring. In some embodiments, the brittle particles 34 can be biscuit granules, rice scented granules, bulging flour granules, wafer biscuit granules, crispy granules, dried fruit granules, nut granules, flavored granules, or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the brittle particles 34 are pulverized by larger particles made by processing methods such as baking, extrusion molding, heat expansion or drying.

In some embodiments, the cup 10 is a see-through cup made of a see-through material to present a gradual visual effect between the beverage liquid 20 and the floating layer 30. In some implementations, the cup 10 further includes a lid body 11 in which the beverage liquid 20 and the floating layer 30 are housed, and the lid body 11 covers the cup body 10. The lid body 11 covers the opening of the cup body 10. In order to prevent the beverage liquid 20, the flavor powder 32 or the plurality of fragile particles 34 from escaping. In some embodiments, the cup 10 is an edible cup or a microbial decomposable cup.

In some embodiments, the floating layer 30 includes 50% to 60% by weight of the brittle particles 34 and 40% to 50% by weight of the flavor powder 32. In some embodiments, the floating layer 30 comprises 59% by weight of fragile particles 34 and 41% by weight of flavor powder 32. The ratio of fragile particles 34 to flavor powder 32 can be adjusted to provide a preferred grading effect and mouthfeel.

In some embodiments, the internal structure of the frangible particles 34 has a plurality of micropores to provide a crispy mouthfeel and a suitable specific gravity of the brittle particles 34. In some embodiments, the moisture of the brittle particles 34 is less than or equal to 5% by weight. In some embodiments, the fragile particles 34 have a pH of 5 to 7. In some embodiments, the brittle particles 34 have a specific gravity of 0.4 to 0.55. Here, specific gravity refers to the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance. In other words, in terms of the weight and volume of the brittle particles 34 themselves, it can also be expressed by a specific volume, that is, a volume occupied by a unit mass, that is, the specific volume of the brittle particles 34 is 185 ml/100 g. Between 245ml/100g.

In some embodiments, the fragile particles 34 are wheat fine crystal particles. In some embodiments, the brittle particles 34 are crystalline particles of malt fines made from malt, sugar, cocoa, and egg powder.

In some embodiments, the beverage liquid 20 is a water liquid, a milk liquid, a coffee liquid, a juice liquid, a vinegar liquid, a tea liquid, an alcoholic beverage liquid, a bubble beverage liquid, a soy milk liquid, a nut milk liquid, or a mixture thereof. In some embodiments, the beverage liquid 20 is a mixture of a milk liquid and a coffee liquid. In some embodiments, the beverage liquid 20 is 70% by weight and the floating layer 30 is 10% to 30% by weight.

Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a drink with crisp particles of another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, in some embodiments, the beverage 1 having crisp particles includes a plurality of ice cubes 50 positioned between the beverage liquid 20 and the floating layer 30. In some embodiments, ice cubes 50 are mixed between the floating layers 30. In some embodiments, a majority of the floating layer 30 is above the ice cube 50 and a small portion of the floating layer is mixed between the ice cubes 50. In some embodiments, ice cube 50 is 20% by weight, beverage liquid 20 is 70% by weight, and floating layer 30 is 10% by weight.

Here, in some embodiments, the operator pours the beverage liquid 20 into the cup 10 first, then opens the container 40 of the brittle granular package 2, pours it into the cup 10, and finally adds a plurality of ice cubes 50 to form a Crisp granules of drink 1. Such a fragile particle 34 and flavor powder 32 will be located below the ice cube 50, and direct contact with the beverage liquid 20 will make the gradation effect more pronounced.

Or, in other embodiments, the operator pours the beverage liquid 20 into the cup 10 first, then pours the plurality of ice cubes 50 into the cup 10, and finally adds the container 40 that opens the crispy granule package 2 and is brittle. The granules 34 are poured with the flavor powder 32 to form a drink 1 having crispy granules. Such fragile particles 34 will be placed on top of the ice cube 50, reducing contact with the beverage liquid 20 to retain a more crisp mouthfeel.

Some examples and related taste taste analysis are provided below.

According to the present example of a crispy granule drink, the granules of the granules are used as the brittle granules 34, the cocoa powder is the flavor powder 32, and the granules 34 are placed in the container at different ratios to the flavor powder 32 to form the first A set of brittle granule packages 2 to the fourth set of demonstration groups. Here, the same formulation and process of the malt crystal particles and cocoa powder were used to simplify the variables in the experiment.

Here, the components of the granules of the wheat granules include malt extract, white granulated sugar, fructose syrup, cocoa powder and whole egg powder. Its appearance is reddish brown dry crystalline particles. Its odor has a malt cocoa aroma. Its taste is crispy. Its nutritional content per 100 grams of malt crystal particles includes 1586 calories, 4 grams of protein, 1.1 grams of fat, 86.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 150 grams of sodium. Sealed and stored at room temperature, the shelf life is 12 months.

Here, the mixing of the milk liquid (fresh milk) and the coffee liquid (black coffee) is used as the drink liquid 20. Next, the above beverage liquid 20 is poured into the cup 11. Next, the first group to the fourth group of exemplary groups of the crispy granule package 2 are poured. In these examples, the beverage liquid 20 is 70% by weight, and the floating layer 30 formed by pouring into the crispy granule package 2 accounts for 30% by weight. According to this, the first group to the fourth group of the exemplary group of beverages with brittle granules 1 were completed, and the experimenter was asked to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of taste and appearance, and the evaluation results are shown in the following list 1.

Table I.  <TABLE border="1" borderColor="#000000" width="85%"><TBODY><tr><td> Example </td><td> Component ratio (weight ratio) </td><td > Results</td></tr><tr><td> The first group </td><td> flavor powder 100% brittle granules 0% </td><td> no significant gradual effect</td ></tr><tr><td> The second group </td><td> flavor powder 0% brittle granules 100% </td><td> uneven taste, sweet, gradual but easy to stick cup Wall and agglomerate in liquid</td></tr><tr><td> Third group</td><td> Flavor powder 50% Crisp particles 50% </td><td> Taste unevenness Too much sweetness, too much palatability, and gradual effect</td></tr><tr><td> The fourth group </td><td> flavor powder 59% brittle granules 41% </ Td><td> The palate is moderately balanced, the particles can cause gradual visual effects, and the stability is good</td></tr></TBODY></TABLE>

As can be seen from Table 1, the first set of examples using the flavor powder 32, or the second set of examples using the crisp particles 34, the taste and visual effects evaluated by the experimenter are not good. However, in the third set of examples in which the flavor powder 32 and the fragile particles 34 are each 50%, the experimenter can visually have a gradual effect, but the mouthfeel fails to reach an optimum state. A fourth group of exemplary examples in which the brittle particles 34 accounted for 41% and the flavor powder 32 accounted for 59% were exemplary examples in which the experimenter could visually have a gradual effect and the mouthfeel was optimal.

Although the technical content of the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any modifications and refinements made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention should be encompassed by the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of this new type is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

1‧‧‧Beverages with crisp particles

2‧‧‧Crisp granule packaging

10‧‧‧ cup body

11‧‧‧ Cover

20‧‧‧ Drink liquid

30‧‧‧Floating layer

32‧‧‧Flavour powder

34‧‧‧Crisp granules

36‧‧‧ strip mixed part

40‧‧‧ Container

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of a drink having crisp particles according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a crisp particle package according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a drink with crisp particles of another embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (35)

A drink having brittle granules, comprising: a cup body; a liquid of a drink contained in the cup; and a floating layer received in the cup and floating on the liquid of the drink, the floating layer comprising a flavor powder And a plurality of fragile particles, wherein the flavor powder has a specific gravity equal to or greater than the liquid of the drink, and gradually sinks into the liquid of the drink due to gravity, wherein the fragile particles refer to a granular food having a crispy taste, and the fragile The granules have a specific gravity smaller than that of the beverage liquid and are mixed and dispersed in the beverage liquid by agitation. The drink having crispy particles according to claim 1, wherein the floating layer comprises 50% to 60% by weight of the brittle particles and 40% to 50% by weight of the flavor powder. The drink having crispy particles according to claim 2, wherein the floating layer comprises 59% by weight of the brittle particles and 41% by weight of the flavor powder. The beverage having crispy granules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the flavor powder is cocoa powder, dried fruit powder, cinnamon powder, powdered sugar, milk powder, matcha powder, malt powder, flour, coffee powder or Its combination. The beverage having brittle granules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the brittle granules are biscuit granules, rice granules, bulging flour granules, wafer biscuit granules, crispy granules, dried fruit granules, and nut granules. , flavored sugar granules or a combination thereof. The drink having brittle granules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the internal structure of the fragile particles has a plurality of micropores. The drink having crisp particles according to claim 6, wherein the moisture of the brittle particles is 5% by weight or less. The beverage having brittle granules according to claim 7, wherein the brittle granules have a specific gravity of 0.4 to 0.55. The drink having fragile particles according to claim 8, wherein the fragile particles have a pH of 5 to 7. The drink having fragile particles according to claim 9, wherein the fragile particles are malt crystal particles. The drink having brittle granules according to claim 10, wherein the fragile granules are the granules of the genus malt obtained by using malt, sugar, cocoa powder and egg powder. A drink having crispy granules according to claim 11, wherein the flavor powder is cocoa powder. The drink having a crispy particle according to claim 11, wherein the flavor powder is a powder of the malt crystal granules. The drink having crispy particles according to claim 1, wherein the drink liquid is a water liquid, a milk liquid, a coffee liquid, a juice liquid, a vinegar liquid, a tea liquid, an alcohol beverage liquid, a bubble beverage liquid, a soy milk liquid, a nut milk. Liquid or a mixture thereof. A drink having crispy granules according to claim 14, wherein the drink liquid is a mixture of a milk liquid and a coffee liquid. The drink having crispy granules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the drink liquid is 70% by weight and the floating layer is 10% to 30% by weight. The beverage having brittle granules according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a plurality of ice cubes between the beverage liquid and the floating layer. The drink having crispy granules according to claim 17, wherein the ice cubes are 20% by weight, the beverage liquid is 70% by weight, and the floating layer is 10% by weight. The drink having crispy particles according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the cup is a see-through cup. The drink having crispy particles according to claim 19, wherein the cup further comprises a cover, the drink liquid and the floating layer are housed in the cup, and the cover covers the cup. A drink having crispy granules according to claim 20, wherein the cup is an edible cup or a microbial decomposable cup. A crispy granule package for accommodating a beverage liquid, the crisp granule package comprising: a container; a plurality of fragile granules contained in the container; and a flavor powder contained in the container, wherein the flavor powder The specific gravity is equal to or greater than the beverage liquid, and the brittle particles have a specific gravity smaller than the beverage liquid. The fragile granule package of claim 22, wherein the container contains 50% to 60% by weight of the brittle granules and 40% to 50% by weight of the flavor powder. The fragile granule package of claim 23, wherein the container contents are provided with 59% by weight of the brittle granules and 41% by weight of the flavor powder. The crispy granule package according to any one of claims 22 to 24, wherein the flavor powder is cocoa powder, dried fruit powder, cinnamon powder, powdered sugar, milk powder, matcha powder, malt powder, flour, coffee powder or combination. The fragile granule package of claim 25, wherein the fragile granules are biscuit granules, rice scented granules, bulging flour granules, wafer biscuit granules, crispy granules, dried fruit granules, nut granules, flavored granules or combination. The fragile particulate package of claim 26, wherein the internal structure of the fragile particles has a plurality of micropores. The crispy particulate package of claim 27, wherein the brittle particles have a moisture content of 5% by weight or less. The fragile granule package of claim 28, wherein the brittle granules have a specific gravity of 0.4 to 0.55. The crispy particulate package of claim 29, wherein the fragile particles have a pH of 5 to 7. The crispy particulate package of claim 30, wherein the fragile particles are malt crystal particles. The fragile granule package of claim 31, wherein the fragile granules are granules of the genus malt obtained by using malt, sugar, cocoa powder and egg powder. The fragile granule package of claim 32, wherein the flavor powder is cocoa powder. The fragile granule package of claim 33, wherein the flavor powder is a pulverized powder of the granules. The fragile granule package of claim 34, wherein the container is a bag.