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Chocolate Replicas Produced From Individual Components - EP4255208
The patent EP4255208 was granted to Voyage Foods on Dec 25, 2024. The application was filed on Jul 15, 2022 under application number EP22842920A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Granted And Under Opposition".
EP4255208
- Application Number
- EP22842920A
- Filing Date
- Jul 15, 2022
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Nov 22, 2024
- Publication Date
- Dec 25, 2024
- External Links
- Slate, Register, Google Patents
Patent Summary
Chocolate replica made from plant-based solids with selected volatile and non-volatile compounds to mimic the flavor profile of traditional chocolate. The replica uses isolated compounds from sources like fruit seeds, oils, sugars, salts, amino acids, etc. instead of conventional cocoa. The compounds are added in specific amounts to recreate the aroma and taste of chocolate. The replica can be made using a process involving grinding, roasting, milling, sieving, etc. of waste food streams like seeds.
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