Method of transferring heat to food articles
US4210675A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 5, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S165/919
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a novel method of and an apparatus for transferring heat to food particles. Basically, the novel method of the present invention comprises: supporting food articles on support means located within a chamber; and forcing a heated liquid heat-transferring medium through means located adjacent to said support means. More specifically, one presently preferred form of the novel method of the present invention involves holding cooked meat food articles at a temperature above 140.degree. F. and within a temperature range of .+-.5.degree. F. for extended periods without objectionable growth of bacteria within the food articles and without quality deterioration of the food articles, which form of method comprises the steps of: storing cooked meat food articles in a chamber having closure means intended to be repeatedly and frequently opened and closed; supporting said cooked meat food articles on support means located within said chamber; forcing a heated liquid heat-transferring medium through radiator means located adjacent to and on opposite sides of said support means; and maintaining the humidity within said chamber above that of the atmosphere outside of said c…
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