Abstract: A shelf stable, substantially spherical food product measuring about 4-20 mm in average diameter. The food product has a thin, outer gelatinous shell that is edible and makes a “pop” when bit into along with an alcohol-containing purely liquid center fully encased by the thin outer shell, said liquid center containing from about 2 to 40% alcohol by volume. Following its manufacture by extrusion, this food product is stored in a jar with an aqueous solution containing liquid alcohol additives. Until it is opened, the contents of that jar are suitable for at least one year. Once that jar is opened, this food product has a shelf life of at least about 3 months.

Abstract: A method for making an alcohol-containing food product comprises combining: (a) a first aqueous solution that includes a multivalent salt, one or more liquid alcohol additives and a thickening agent; with (b) a second aqueous solution that includes an alginate bath. The combination uses extrusion machinery to mass produce spherical beads, less than about 20 mm in typical diameter, with a liquid alcohol center encapsulated in a gelled outer shell. The resulting end product should be collected and stored in a third aqueous solution that maintains similar properties to the first aqueous solution and one or more liquid alcohol additives.

Abstract: A method for making an alcohol-containing food product comprises combining: (a) a first aqueous solution that includes a multivalent salt, one or more liquid alcohol additives and a thickening agent; with (b) a second aqueous solution that includes an alginate bath. The combination uses extrusion machinery to mass produce spherical beads, less than about 20 mm in typical diameter, with a liquid alcohol center encapsulated in a gelled outer shell. The resulting end product should be collected and stored in a third aqueous solution that maintains similar properties to the first aqueous solution and one or more liquid alcohol additives.

Abstract: An alcohol-containing food product made by combining: (a) a first aqueous solution that includes a multivalent salt, one or more liquid alcohol additives and a thickening agent; with (b) a second aqueous solution that includes an alginate bath. The combination forms spherical beads, less than about 20 mm in typical diameter, with a liquid alcohol center encapsulated in a gelled outer shell. The resulting end product should be collected and stored in a third aqueous solution that maintains similar properties to the first aqueous solution and one or more liquid alcohol additives.