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Method for thermal treatment of alimentary substances

US5075121A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 27, 1989
Grant dateDec 24, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24C15/027
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Process and apparatus are provided for cooking an alimentary substance within a walled enclosure under atmospheric pressure by means of steam entering into the enclosure. The method and apparatus provide for a first cooking step which includes the rapid increase of the temperature of the surface of the substance by means of superheated steam to preheat the substance, with the steam being supplied into the enclosure at a temperature above the boiling temperature of water and under atmospheric pressure; and a second cooking step wich includes drying the surface of the substance and cooking it, in continuation of the first step.

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