Patent ID: 7845929

Claim:
A device for controlling condensate or frost formation during chocolate shell production comprising: a mould ( 2 ) provided with a plurality of recesses ( 3 ) for holding liquefied or softened chocolate ( 4 ); a die ( 5 ), cooled by cooling means ( 7 ) and including a plurality of protrusions ( 6 ), each protrusion fit to be inserted into a respective chocolate containing recess ( 3 ) of the mould to form a chocolate shell, when the cooled die is moved into a maximum approach condition (A) between the die ( 5 ) and the mould ( 2 ); at least one supply means ( 8 ) having an outlet ( 9 ) for delivering dehumidified air directly into an environment located between the die and the mould, the outlet orientated in a direction facing the protrusions ( 6 ); dehumidification means ( 10 ) for feeding the supply means ( 8 ) with dehumidified air ( 50 ); the supply means ( 8 ) being sized to deliver a flow of the dehumidified air ( 50 ) nearly at ambient pressure, to the environment created when the mould and the die are in a detached condition (D).