Method and apparatus for automatically detecting and controlling the degree of caramelization of candies
US4114522A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1977 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G3/04
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel method and apparatus for automatically detecting and controlling the degree of caramelization of candies, which provides a detector for continuously detecting the degree of caramelization of caramelized liquid which is connected to a control unit for automatically adjusting the increase or decrease in the degree of caramelization to maintain it at a predetermined control limit. The control unit further includes a pump for continuously feeding a treatment tank with the liquid caramelized to a constant state and a feature for simultaneously keeping the degree of caramelization at a constant when the automatic changes in the quantity of caramelized liquid, due to variations of operating conditions in subsequent processes, occur.
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