A PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING AN EDIBLE PRODUCT

摘要

Apparatus for manufacturing a sugar-based candy product comprises two sets of mould parts arranged in endless loops, A drive mechanism circulates the mould parts, which are brought into partial engagement with one another in a filling zone between a set of end plates and below a feeder which pours hot sugar syrup into the cavity' between the end plates and the mould parts. As the mould parts move, they are brought into full engagement and urged into tight contact with one another, closing the mould cavities defined between them. As the mould parts move away from the filling zone, they are cooled to promote solidification of the syrup in the mould cavities. As the mould parts separate, the set feed material is discharged for further processing.