Method, Apparatus and Mold for Producing a Confectionery Product

Abstract

A method for producing a confectionery product from at least two pieces with at least one interface between the two pieces and including meltable material at least in parts of the interface, comprising the step of heating the interface during or after the two pieces have been brought into contact with each other. An apparatus for producing a confectionery product from two or more pieces comprising at least one heater in or downstream of a station where at least two pieces of the confectionery product are brought into contact with each other. A mold for the production of a confectionery product having at least two pieces has at least one component or portion heatable by induction heating. A heatable component, preferably a ferromagnetic component provided in the vicinity of a confectionery product, is used for partially heating the confectionery product, preferably by induction heating.

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         12 . An apparatus that is capable of producing a confectionery product from two or more pieces comprising a station for bringing at least two pieces of the confectionery product into contact with each other, and at least one heater for partially heating the confectionery product. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 12  further comprising a mold for the production of the confectionery product, having at least one portion heatable by induction heating. 
     
     
         14 . The apparatus of  claim 12  further comprising a tray having plural molds. 
     
     
         15 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the heater is downstream from the station. 
     
     
         16 . The apparatus of  claim 12 , wherein the heater is within the station. 
     
     
         17 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the portion is a substantially ring-shaped strip. 
     
     
         18 . The apparatus of  claim 13 , wherein the portion is of aluminum. 
     
     
         19 . A method of making a confectionery product comprising providing a heatable ferromagnetic component in the vicinity of the confectionery product to partially heat the confectionery product by induction heating.