You can register a trademark instead of applying for a patent. This belongs to the snack category

For example, there are many people who make steamed buns, but Tianjin’s Goubuli steamed buns are very famous. Many people are attracted by them. Goubuli eats steamed buns regardless of the name. For example, if you open a shop called Heifeng Rice, you can register your "Heifeng Rice" as a trademark. In the future, others selling the same rice you make will use your name. infringement. Of course, first of all, your meal must have real commercial value.