Abstract: Processes are for the co-deposition of a two component fruit snack confection including a fruit snack material jacket and a distinct center filling and the resulting products. In at least one embodiment, the center filling is jam like and is jelled in part by the action of pectin in the presence of food grade acid. The process utilized incorporates mass flow meters to monitor the specific gravities of the jacket and center filling to keep for the specific gravities of the center material and the jacket substantially the same and the creation of the multicomponent fruit snack.

Abstract: This invention discloses a portion control vertical bin for controlling the amount of material dispensed having a portion control device where a single handle pulls a top-slide and a bottom-slide where the top-slide separates a portion of material from the bulk material in the bin, the bottom-slide when pulled further releases the portioned material through an opening in the bottom-slide to a spout assembly where the portioned material may be collected in a receptacle.