WO2022117179A1 - Procédé de préparation d'un produit à base de chocolat - Google Patents

Procédé de préparation d'un produit à base de chocolat Download PDF

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WO2022117179A1
WO2022117179A1 PCT/EP2020/084156 EP2020084156W WO2022117179A1 WO 2022117179 A1 WO2022117179 A1 WO 2022117179A1 EP 2020084156 W EP2020084156 W EP 2020084156W WO 2022117179 A1 WO2022117179 A1 WO 2022117179A1
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Ingrid Godelieve Liliane DE WITTE
Marc Frans Valentine TROCH
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Priority to KR1020237021799A priority patent/KR20230112146A/ko
Priority to AU2021391718A priority patent/AU2021391718A1/en
Priority to EP21819878.6A priority patent/EP4255206A1/fr
Priority to MX2023005952A priority patent/MX2023005952A/es
Priority to US18/255,127 priority patent/US20240099325A1/en
Priority to CN202180087753.9A priority patent/CN117042619A/zh
Priority to JP2023531585A priority patent/JP2023553317A/ja
Priority to PCT/EP2021/083661 priority patent/WO2022117596A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
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    • A23G1/003—Mixing; Roller milling for preparing chocolate with introduction or production of gas, or under vacuum; Whipping; Manufacture of cellular mass
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
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    • A23G1/0003—Processes of manufacture not relating to composition or compounding ingredients
    • A23G1/0046—Processes for conditioning chocolate masses for moulding
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G1/00—Cocoa; Cocoa products, e.g. chocolate; Substitutes therefor
    • A23G1/30—Cocoa products, e.g. chocolate; Substitutes therefor
    • A23G1/32—Cocoa products, e.g. chocolate; Substitutes therefor characterised by the composition containing organic or inorganic compounds
    • A23G1/40—Cocoa products, e.g. chocolate; Substitutes therefor characterised by the composition containing organic or inorganic compounds characterised by the carbohydrates used, e.g. polysaccharides
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23G—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF
    • A23G2210/00—COCOA; COCOA PRODUCTS, e.g. CHOCOLATE; SUBSTITUTES FOR COCOA OR COCOA PRODUCTS; CONFECTIONERY; CHEWING GUM; ICE-CREAM; PREPARATION THEREOF containing inorganic compounds or water in high or low amount

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  • the invention relates to a method for preparing a chocolate product.
  • the invention further relates to chocolate products and uses thereof.
  • GB 1,000,159 teaches to increase the melting point by generating a sugar skeleton which is more resistant to collapse when the temperature exceeds the melting temperature of the fats in the chocolate.
  • a process is taught wherein a first mass of chocolate containing amorphous sugar is mixed in fairly equal proportions with a second conched mass obtained in the usual way in which all the sugar is present in crystallized form. It is described that the development of heat resistance consists in storing the chocolate, in hermetically sealed wrappers, in a dry room where the temperature is kept constant at 25 °C, for 20 to 30 days.
  • US 5,160,760 describes the formation of a heat-resistant chocolate by dispersing and mixing a water-in-oil emulsion and a chocolate base material, wherein an oil phase in which a hydrophilic substance is contained is mixed and emulsified with an emulsifying agent to form said water-in-oil emulsion. Storage for about 20 days is carried out to contemplate increase in heat-resistance on time.
  • providing the mixture comprises:
  • the method further comprises:
  • the invention further relates to a chocolate product obtained or obtainable by the method according to the invention.
  • the method according the invention enables to obtain a heat resistant chocolate product with an excellent taste. It was found that, after cooling of the mixture to a temperature of preferably below 40 °C, heat resistance develops. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory, this development of heat resistance is believed to be associated with the development of a structure of sugar and water which entraps the cocoa butter and/or chocolate compatible fat, thereby avoiding or limiting its release at elevated temperatures.
  • the term heat resistant in the context of chocolate products is known in the art. As used herein this term preferably refers to a chocolate product which does not melt when stored in an oven at 40 °C for a period of 30 minutes.
  • the time within which the heat resistance develops may vary depending on the temperature and specific recipe and was generally found to be within a few minutes to several days.
  • the presence of reducing sugar was found to extend the time during which processability of the mixture remains optimal, thereby enabling a longer period for mechanically agitating such that an optimal structure of the chocolate product may be achieved.
  • the presence of a reducing sugar enables a longer period for forming and molding, thereby facilitating the application of the mixture on a desired product and/or the enrobing of products with the mixture.
  • the presence of reducing sugar was found to enhance the taste experience.
  • the invention further provides a chocolate product comprising:
  • the invention further relates to a method for preparing a food product, said method comprising preparing a chocolate product using the method according to the invention and/or providing a chocolate product obtainable by the method according to the invention or a chocolate product according to the invention; and using the chocolate product to prepare the food product.
  • the invention further provides a food product comprising a chocolate product according to the invention.
  • the invention further provides the use of a chocolate product according to the invention for the preparation of a food product.
  • the invention provides chocolate products and methods for preparing a chocolate product.
  • chocolate may have legal definitions with respect to various amounts of various cocoa components, such as cocoa butter, cocoa solids, sugar, and whilst the method according to the invention enables to obtain products meeting such legal requirements, the method according to the invention is not limited to preparing such products.
  • chocolate product refers to the product having the characteristics defined herein.
  • the term chocolate product encompasses a product obtained or obtainable by the method as defined.
  • the method according to the invention comprises providing a mixture, said mixture comprising:
  • cocoa components refer to components derived from cocoa beans, such as for instance cocoa butter and cocoa solids.
  • the cocoa components in the mixture include cocoa butter.
  • the cocoa components in the mixture include cocoa butter and cocoa solids.
  • the mixture comprises a chocolate compatible fat and one or more cocoa components.
  • the chocolate compatible fat encompasses any of the vegetable or other fats suitable for use in combination with or in place of cocoa butter.
  • Exemplary chocolate compatible fats include for instance palm oil, in particular fractionated palm oil, illipe and shea nut butter, (fractionated and/or partially hydrogenated) soybean cotton or cottonseed oil, (fractionated and/or partially hydrogenated) lauric fat compounds.
  • Said one or more other cocoa components preferably include cocoa butter and/or cocoa solids.
  • Cocoa components may be provided in any suitable manner, for instance by admixing cocoa butter, cocoa powder, cocoa liquor, cocoa mass, conched chocolate and/or any combination thereof to obtain the mixture.
  • Optimal results are obtained by providing at least part of the cocoa components by admixing cocoa liquor, cocoa mass and/or conched chocolate to obtain the mixture.
  • conched chocolate refers to the product obtained by a conching process.
  • Cocoa butter may be provided by admixing cocoa butter as such. It is also possible to provide cocoa butter by admixing cocoa butter-containing products, such as cocoa liquor, cocoa mass, and/or conched chocolate to obtain the mixture.
  • the cocoa components may be present in the mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the mixture comprises at least 5 wt.%, preferably at least 10 wt.%, more preferably at least 20 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of cocoa components in the mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of cocoa components in the mixture.
  • the mixture comprises less than 60 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water, for instance less than 50 wt.%, for instance less than 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture comprises between 5 and 60 wt.%, preferably between 10 and 50 wt.%, more preferably between 20 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture comprises at least 32 wt.% of cocoa components, or at least 35 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water, such as between 32 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components or between 35 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the cocoa butter may be present in the mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the mixture comprises at least 5 wt.%, more preferably at least 10 wt.%, more preferably at least 15 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of cocoa butter in the mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of cocoa butter in the mixture.
  • the mixture comprises less than 40 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the mixture excluding water, for instance less than 35 wt.%, for instance less than 30 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture comprises between 5 and 40 wt.% of cocoa butter, preferably between 10 and 35 wt.% of cocoa butter, more preferably between 15 and 30 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • sucrose is a disaccharide, a molecule composed of two monosaccharides: glucose and fructose.
  • the mixture comprises one or more reducing sugars.
  • a reducing sugar is any sugar that is capable of acting as a reducing agent, because it has a free aldehyde group or a free ketone group. All monosaccharides are reducing sugars. Glucose and fructose are exemplary monosaccharides.
  • Sucrose may be present in the mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the mixture comprises at least 25 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water, preferably at least 35 wt.%, more preferably at least 40 wt.% sucrose with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of sucrose in the mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of sucrose in the mixture.
  • the mixture comprises less than 70 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the mixture excluding water, for instance less than 65 wt.%, for instance less than 60 wt.% with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture comprises between 25 and 70 wt.% of sucrose, preferably between 35 and 65 wt.%, more preferably between 40 and 60 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture comprises one or more reducing sugars.
  • the presence of a reducing sugar has been found to extend the time during which processability of the mixture remains optimal after cooling. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory this effect is believed to be associated with the interaction of the reducing sugar with the crystallization of sucrose. Furthermore, the presence of a reducing sugar is believed to enhance the taste experience. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory, this effect is believed to be associated with the occurrence of Maillard reactions between the reducing sugar and amino acids from originating from the cocoa components, when the mixture is exposed to temperature during heating.
  • the one or more reducing sugars may include at least partly inverted sugar syrup, which may for instance be obtained through acid hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of sucrose.
  • the one or more reducing sugars include one or more monosaccharides, for instance one or more monosaccharides selected from the group consisting of glucose and fructose. More preferably, the one or more reducing sugars include glucose.
  • the sucrose and one or more reducing sugars can be applied at any suitable ratio.
  • the ratio of sucrose to one or more reducing sugars in the mixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the weight of the one or more reducing sugars refers to the sum weight of the reducing sugars.
  • the ratio of sucrose to one or more monosaccharides in the mixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the weight of the one or more monosaccharides refers to the sum weight of the monosaccharides.
  • the ratio of sucrose to glucose in the mixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the mixture comprises water.
  • the amount of water in the mixture may vary between wide ranges.
  • the concentration of water in the mixture may for instance be at least 4 wt.% with respect of the weight of the mixture, preferably at least 5 wt.%, more preferably at least 6 wt.%, even more preferably above 7 wt.%, most preferably at least 7.5 wt.% with respect to the weight of the mixture.
  • the use of increased concentrations of water was found to improve the the texture of the chocolate product in that graininess and/or dryness are limited.
  • the concentration of water in the mixture is less than 25 wt.%, with respect to the weight of the mixture, more preferably less than 20 wt.%, more preferably less than 18 wt.%, most preferably less than 15 wt.% with respect to the weight of the mixture. If the concentration of water is too high it becomes more difficult to obtain a solid structure. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory, it is believed that the water content in the mixture is advantageously sufficiently low to enable sufficient saturation that solidification and/or crystallization of sugars can occur upon cooling. [0040] The skilled person will realize that the water may be provided by admixing water into the mixture as such, or as part of any suitable water containing composition, such as for instance milk.
  • the mixture comprises milk components, for instance milk powder.
  • concentration of milk components in the mixture may for instance be between 10 and 30 wt.% with respect to the weight of the mixture, excluding water.
  • the mixture may comprise further components.
  • the mixture may comprise a sucrose ester. However, this is not necessary.
  • the mixture does not comprise any sucrose ester.
  • the mixture may further comprise flavour and/or color components, for instance vanilla aroma, mint aroma, hazelnut aroma, orange aroma.
  • flavour and/or color components for instance vanilla aroma, mint aroma, hazelnut aroma, orange aroma.
  • the mixture may be provided in any suitable manner.
  • providing the mixture comprises:
  • This preferred embodiment enables to obtain the mixture in a very efficient manner.
  • the method further comprises:
  • Cooling enables to obtain the temperature at which the mixture is mechanically agitated in (b).
  • the pre-mixture comprises at least part of the one or more cocoa components, at least part of said sucrose, at least part of said one or more reducing sugars, and water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises the entirety of the cocoa components, the sucrose and the one or more reducing sugars to be present in the mixture.
  • the pre-mixture comprises the entirety of the sucrose and the one or more reducing sugars to be present in the mixture.
  • the method comprises, after (II) or after (III), adding part of the cocoa components to the pre-mixture.
  • the method may comprise, after (II) or (III), adding part of the cocoa mass and/or cocoa butter to the pre-mixture. It is also possible to add, after (II) or after (III), part of the one or more reducing sugars to the premixture.
  • the one or more cocoa components, sucrose, one or more reducing sugars and water may be present in the pre-mixture in any amount enabling to obtain the mixture.
  • the cocoa components may be present in the pre-mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the pre-mixture comprises at least 5 wt.%, preferably at least 10 wt.%, more preferably at least 20 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of cocoa components in the pre-mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of cocoa components in the pre-mixture.
  • the pre-mixture comprises less than 60 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water, for instance less than 50 wt.%, for instance less than 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises between 5 and 60 wt.%, preferably between 10 and 50 wt.%, more preferably between 20 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises at least 32 wt.% of cocoa components, or at least 35 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water, such as between 32 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components or between 35 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • the cocoa butter may be present in the pre-mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the pre-mixture comprises at least 5 wt.%, more preferably at least 10 wt.%, more preferably at least 15 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of cocoa butter in the pre-mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of cocoa butter in the pre-mixture.
  • the pre-mixture comprises less than 40 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture excluding water, for instance less than 35 wt.%, for instance less than 30 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the premixture, excluding water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises between 5 and 40 wt.% of cocoa butter, preferably between 10 and 35 wt.% of cocoa butter, more preferably between 15 and 30 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • Sucrose may be present in the pre-mixture at any suitable concentration.
  • the pre-mixture comprises at least 25 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water, preferably at least 35 wt.%, more preferably at least 40 wt.% sucrose with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • concentration of sucrose in the pre-mixture There is no particular upper limit for the concentration of sucrose in the pre-mixture.
  • the premixture comprises less than 70 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture excluding water, for instance less than 65 wt.%, for instance less than 60 wt.% with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises between 25 and 70 wt.% of sucrose, preferably between 35 and 65 wt.%, more preferably between 40 and 60 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the pre-mixture, excluding water.
  • the pre-mixture comprises one or more reducing sugars.
  • the presence of a reducing sugar has been found to extend the time during which processability of the premixture remains optimal after cooling. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory this effect is believed to be associated with the interaction of the reducing sugar with the crystallization of sucrose. Furthermore, the presence of a reducing sugar is believed to enhance the taste experience. Without wishing to be bound by any scientific theory, this effect is believed to be associated with the occurrence of Maillard reactions between the reducing sugar and amino acids from originating from the cocoa components, when the pre-mixture is exposed to temperature during heating.
  • the one or more reducing sugars may include at least partly inverted sugar syrup, which may for instance be obtained through acid hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of sucrose.
  • the one or more reducing sugars include one or more monosaccharides, for instance one or more monosaccharides selected from the group consisting of glucose and fructose. More preferably, the one or more reducing sugars include glucose.
  • the sucrose and one or more reducing sugars can be applied at any suitable ratio.
  • the ratio of sucrose to one or more reducing sugars in the pre-mixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the weight of the one or more reducing sugars refers to the sum weight of the reducing sugars.
  • the ratio of sucrose to one or more monosaccharides in the premixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the weight of the one or more monosaccharides refers to the sum weight of the monosaccharides.
  • the ratio of sucrose to glucose in the pre-mixture is between 95:5 and 50:50, more preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the pre-mixture comprises water.
  • the amount of water in the pre-mixture may vary between wide ranges. Any suitable water content may be applied in the pre-mixture which enables to obtain the mixture. Based on the teaching provided herein, the skilled person is able to determine such amounts.
  • a pre-mixture is provided having a water content sufficient such that all sucrose and all reducing sugars may be dissolved. There is no specific upper limit for the water content of the pre-mixture which is provided. If a very high water content is applied, relatively large amounts of water need to be evaporated which is disadvantageous from an economic point of view.
  • a pre-mixture having a water content of for instance be at least 5 wt.%, more preferably at least 7 wt.%, most preferably at least 10 wt.% with respect to the weight of the mixture.
  • a pre-mixture is provided having a water content of less than 50 wt.%, with respect to the weight of the mixture, more preferably less than 40 wt.%.
  • the preparation of the pre-mixture is not limited to any sequence of admixing of ingredients. For instance, it is possible to mix the ingredients at once.
  • the method comprises mixing and heating water and/or milk, sucrose and the reducing sugar first, for instance to a temperature above 65 °C, preferably above 80 °C, and followed by adding the cocoa components and the optional chocolate compatible fat.
  • Heating may be carried out in any suitable manner to effect evaporation of at least part of the water. Evaporation of at least part of the water was found to be an efficient way enabling obtaining the water content of the mixture which is agitated in (b).
  • heating is carried out at a temperature of at least 90 °C, preferably of at least 100 °C. This was found to result in a chocolate product having an excellent flavour. It is hypothesized that this may be due to Maillard reactions occurring at elevated temperature between amino acids present in the cocoa components and reducing sugar.
  • the sugar and glucose are in the dissolved state during said heating.
  • Heating the pre-mixture in (II) may be effected for any suitable time. It is observed that an increased heating time improves the flavour of the end product. Heating the pre-mixture at the temperature disclosed may for instance be effected for a period of at least 1 minute, for instance between 1 and 10 minutes.
  • Heating may be effected in any suitable vessel known for this purpose.
  • An open vessel is advantageously used.
  • the method according to the invention comprises agitating the mixture during at least part of the heating, for instance by stirring.
  • Mechanically agitating, such as by stirring enables to keep the mixture homogeneous.
  • Cooling in (III) may be effected in any suitable manner. Cooling may for instance be effected in a vessel. Cooling may also be effected by contacting the mixture with a cooling surface, for instance a cooling table or a worktop, for instance a marble worktop. A cooling tunnel may also be used. b) mechanically agitating the mixture
  • the method according to the invention comprises mechanically agitating the mixture.
  • Mechanically agitating may be effected at a temperature at which the mixture is in a liquid state. Mechanically agitating enables to obtain a homogeneous mixture in an efficient manner.
  • Mechanically agitating may be effected in any suitable manner, for instance by stirring and/or kneading.
  • the mechanically agitating is effected at a temperature of at least 40 °C, for instance between 40 and 85 °C. In a preferred embodiment, mechanically agitating is effected at a temperature between 45 and 80 °C, more preferably between 50 and 75 °C.
  • mechanically agitating is effected for at least 0.5 minutes, more preferably for at least 1 minute, most preferably at least 2 minutes. There is no particular upper limit for the time during which mechanically agitating is effected. Mechanically agitating may for instance be effected for less than 10 minutes. The most preferred period during which mechanically agitating may be effected is dependent on the exact recipe. In an embodiment of the invention, mechanically agitating is effected for a period of between 4 and 6 minutes.
  • the mixture may be cooled in any suitable manner.
  • cocoa butter can crystallize into different forms referred to as forms I to VI and that form V is preferred, as this results in a texture which is appreciated by the consumers.
  • Form V is preferentially formed at a temperature of around 34 °C. Reference is for instance made to Stephen Beckett, The Science of Chocolate, RSC Publishing 200, p. 107- 116.
  • the process according to the invention is carried out such as to induce formation of type V crystals. This may for instance be achieved by treating the mixture at a temperature suitable for forming type V crystals. (c) Aging
  • the method preferably comprises aging the mixture resulting from (b) to obtain a heat resistant chocolate product.
  • the heat resistant chocolate product does not melt when kept in an oven at 40 °C for a period of 30 minutes, more preferably the heat resistant product does not melt when kept in an oven at 50 °C, more preferably at 60 °C, more preferably at 70 °C for a period of 30 minutes.
  • the method according to the invention preferably comprises:
  • aging does not require a specific treatment. It can be effect by storage of the product and/or in the packaging.
  • the invention further relates to a method for preparing and storing or transporting a chocolate product, the process comprisingstoring the mixture obtained in (a) at a temperature between 50 and 90 °C, preferably to a temperature between 60 and 85 °C, more preferably to a temperature between 65 and 80 °C.
  • the invention also relates to a chocolate product, obtainable by this process.
  • the invention further provides chocolate products.
  • the chocolate products advantageously are heat resistant or are useful intermediates to obtain heat resistant chocolate products.
  • the invention provides a chocolate product obtainable by the methods according to the invention.
  • the invention further provides a chocolate product comprising:
  • the chocolate product comprises between 6 and 15 wt.% of water with respect to the weight of the chocolate product, more preferably between 7 and 12 wt.% of water with respect to the weight of the chocolate product, most preferably between 7.5 and 10 wt.% of water with respect to the weight of the chocolate product. It was found that the water contents within the preferred ranges contribute to the excellent taste and structure.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention comprises one or more reducing sugars.
  • the ratio of sucrose to said one or more reducing sugars is between 95:5 and 50:50, preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the one or more reducing sugars include one or more monosaccharides.
  • the ratio of sucrose to said one or more monosaccharides is between 95:5 and 50:50, preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • the one or more reducing sugars include glucose.
  • the ratio of sucrose to glucose is between 95:5 and 50:50, preferably between 90: 10 and 60:40, on a weight basis.
  • composition of the chocolate products according to the invention may vary between wide ranges.
  • the chocolate products according to the invention comprise between 5 and 60 wt.%, preferably between 10 and 50 wt.%, more preferably between 20 and 40 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the chocolate product.
  • the chocolate product comprises at least 30 wt.% of cocoa components, or at least 35 wt.% of cocoa components with respect to the weight of the chocolate product.
  • the chocolate product comprises at least 38 wt.% of cocoa components or even et least 40 wt.% of cocoa component with respect to the weight of the chocolate product.
  • the chocolate products according to the invention comprise between 5 and 40 wt.% of cocoa butter, preferably between 10 and 35 wt.% of cocoa butter, more preferably between 15 and 30 wt.% of cocoa butter with respect to the weight of the chocolate product.
  • the chocolate products according to the invention comprise between 25 and 70 wt.% of sucrose, preferably between 35 and 65 wt.%, more preferably between 40 and 60 wt.% of sucrose with respect to the weight of the chocolate product.
  • the cocoa components in the chocolate product include cocoa butter.
  • the chocolate product comprises a chocolate compatible fat.
  • the chocolate compatible fat encompasses any of the vegetable or other fats suitable for use in combination with or in place of cocoa butter.
  • Exemplary chocolate compatible fats include for instance palm oil, in particular fraction palm oil, illipe and shea nut butter, (fractionated and/or partially hydrogenated) soybean cotton or cottonseed oil, (fractionated and/or partially hydrogenated) lauric fat compounds.
  • Said one or more other cocoa components preferably include cocoa butter and/or cocoa solids.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention is obtainable by the method according to the invention.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention may be in any form.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention may be a dough.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention is in the solid state.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention is heat resistant.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention does not melt when kept in an oven at 40 °C for a period of 30 minutes. More preferably, the chocolate product according to the invention does not melt when kept in an oven at 50 °C, more preferably at 60 °C, more preferably at 70 °C for a period of 30 minutes.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention comprises type V crystals.
  • the chocolate product according to the invention is covered with a layer comprising shellac, bee wax, and/or carnauba wax. This provides the chocolate with a shiny appearance.
  • Food products and uses preparation of food products are covered with a layer comprising shellac, bee wax, and/or carnauba wax.
  • the chocolate products according to the invention have good processability and are very suitable for the use in food products. They are particularly suitable to cover and/or enrobe food products.
  • the invention also provides a food product comprising a chocolate product according to the invention.
  • the food product is a bakery product (for instance a biscuit or a cake), a dairy product (for instance a milk or yoghurt containing the chocolate product according to the invention), a moulded product, and/or a confectionery product, such as for instance a candy bar.
  • the invention further provides a food product, which comprises an edible substrate and the chocolate product, wherein the chocolate product is disposed on the edible substrate; and/or wherein the chocolate product at least partly enrobes the edible substrate.
  • the invention further provides the use of the chocolate product according to the invention for the preparation of a food product, for instance, bakery product, a dairy product; and/or a confectionery product, for instance a candy bar or a praline.
  • the food product is a frozen product, for instance an ice cream.
  • the invention further provides a method for preparing a food product, said method comprising preparing a chocolate product using the method according to the invention, providing a chocolate product obtainable by the method according to the invention; and/or providing a chocolate product according to the invention; and using the chocolate product to prepare the food product.
  • the food product is a moulded chocolate product and the method comprises feeding the chocolate product (for instance the mixture resulting from (b)) to a mould, optionally followed by aging the product to obtain a heat resistant chocolate product.
  • the food product comprises an edible substrate
  • the method comprises applying the chocolate product (for instance the mixture resulting from (b)) on the edible substrate, optionally followed by aging the chocolate product to obtain a heat resistant chocolate product.
  • the method comprises incorporating the chocolate product into the food product.
  • cocoa mass (this is a thick paste of finely ground cocoa beans and consists entirely or essentially of cocoa butter and cocoa powder) and, if applicable other cocoa components, were added and the mixture comprising cocoa was heated further under agitation to a temperature varying between 100-115 °C (depending on the recipe - see tables).
  • the heating to 100-115 °C took place in an open copper kettle.
  • the cocoa butter was found to separate from the cocoa liquor and to float on the mixture.
  • the temperature at which this takes place is dependent on the amount of cocoa butter. This temperature was usually above 100 °C. Upon the observation of the separation of cocoa butter and floating thereof, most of the water had evaporated, and the heat source was turned off. During the subsequent cooling down to a temperature of about 80 °C, the mixture was agitated such as to mix and to obtain a homogeneous mixture.
  • the chocolate product was forcibly cooled down to approximately by pouring the chocolate product onto a worktop, in most cases to a temperature of between 40 and 45 °C.
  • the chocolate product was stirred in a mechanical mixer for approximately 3 minutes. At that time often a structure with strings was observed. The temperature was then between 30 and 40 °C. [00111] Then, the chocolate product was, using a piping bag, used to fill moulds to make chocolate, to cover biscuits, candy bars, coconut mass, and to form a layer between biscuits. Sometimes a heating lamp was used (to avoid a temperature decrease) to extend the time during which the processability of the chocolate remained optimal. The resulting products were then maintained at room temperature for a period varying between a few hours and approximately two days in order to give it enough time to develop heat resistance.
  • a glass (approximately 5 cl) was filled with ether in which the chocolate was immersed at room temperature.
  • the products can withstand a temperature of 75 °C and do not dissolve in ether.
  • the products can withstand a temperature of 75 °C and do not dissolve in ether.
  • Table 4 indicates the sum of the warming up time and heating time, as well as the weight of the mixture prior to heating and the weight of the mixture after having been poured on the work top. This enabled to calculate the amount of water remaining after heating in examples 4-1 and 4-3. It was found that about 10 wt.% of water remained in the mixture after heating. [00125] Further, it was observed that the product made using the highest amount of water (500 g) has a more intense taste. It is hypothesized that this is due to the longer heating time which enables Maillard reactions to proceed for a longer time.
  • the products can withstand a temperature of 75 °C and do not dissolve in ether.
  • Example 6-2 was performed twice, once in accordance with the standard basic procedure, and once wherein the mixture was entirely cooled in the pot instead of by pouring the product on the worktop. In both cases a heat resistant product was obtained.
  • Example 7 was repeated with the difference that evaporation was continued to obtain levels of water in the mixture (calculated based on weight difference due to evaporation of water) as indicated in table 8 and that - after cooling of the liquid mass using the cold, hard surface - 25 g of cocoa mass and 15 g cocoa butter were added, prior to the mixing step. The results have been shown in table 8 . All chocolate products obtained were heat resistant.
  • Example 9 [00137] Example 7 was repeated with the difference that 115 g sucrose (instead of 138 g) and 45 g glucose (instead of 22 g) were used. The results have been shown in table 9. All chocolate products were heat resistant.
  • Example 9 was repeated with the difference that evaporation was continued to obtain levels of water in the mixture as indicated in table 10 and that - after cooling of the liquid mass using the cold, hard surface - 25 g of cocoa mass and 15 g cocoa butter were added prior to the mixing step. The results have been shown in table 10. All chocolate products obtained were heat resistant.
  • Example 8 was repeated with the difference the following ingredients were used: 138 g water, 138 g sucrose, 22 g glucose, 1.1 g trisuc, and 90 g cocoa mass (from Cargill (WAF02)). An additional 20 g cocoa butter and an additional 40 g of cocoa mass (from Cargill (WAF02)) was added in the mixing stage. The results have been indicated in Table 11. Heat resistant chocolate was obtained.

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La présente invention concerne un procédé de préparation d'un produit à base de chocolat, le procédé comprenant les étapes consistant à : (a) fournir un mélange, ledit mélange comprenant : (i) un ou plusieurs constituant de cacao ; (ii) du saccharose ; (iii) un ou plusieurs sucres réducteurs ; et (iv) de l'eau ; et (b) agiter mécaniquement le mélange à une température à laquelle le mélange est à l'état liquide. L'invention concerne en outre un produit à base de chocolat comprenant : (I) un ou plusieurs constituants de cacao ; (II) du saccharose ; (III) un ou plusieurs sucres réducteurs ; et (IV) de l'eau, ledit produit à base de chocolat comprenant entre 4 et 20 % en poids d'eau par rapport au poids du produit à base de chocolat, de préférence entre 6 et 15 % en poids d'eau par rapport au poids du produit à base de chocolat.
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