CONFECTIONERY AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION THEREOF

摘要

The present invention relates to a confectionery product comprising an extruded body portion, the extruded body portion comprising a plurality of conduits disposed therein, wherein the extruded body portion is substantially transparent and the plurality of conduits contain a visually contrasting material to the extruded body portion, wherein different conduits individually comprise different coloured substances and/or comprise substances which may vary in colour along the length of the conduits. Also, the present invention relates to a confectionery product comprising an extruded body portion, the extruded body portion comprising one or more conduits disposed therein, wherein the extruded body portion is substantially transparent and the one or more conduits contain a visually contrasting material comprising a reflective material to the extruded body portion; and/or the extruded body portion and/or the one or more conduits contain a substance which is at least partially luminescent; and/or the one or more conduits contains a material which is able to change colour upon variations in pH and/or temperature. The present invention also relates to methods of producing the same.