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Apparatus for applying a circumferential layer of liquid to a sausage

US4905587A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 16, 1987
Grant dateMar 6, 1990
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA22C11/029
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

There is disclosed an improvement to an apparatus, and a method for applying a thin layer of liquid at the circumference of a stream of meat product before it enters a casing. Preferably, the liquid being applied is liquid smoke thereby avoiding the necessity of further smoking treatment of the sausage to achieve the desired taste and appearance of a smoked sausage.

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