Pepper coring process and apparatus
US5447737A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 24, 1994 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB26D7/1818
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Cut, cooked peppers, substantially free of core portions, are prepared. Cooked peppers are distributed to form an essentially single layer on a suitable support such as a conveyor. They are cut both parallel to and transversely to the direction of movement of the support. The support, holding pieces of flesh and core, is moved relative to a plurality of pins to impale both. The pins are preferentially withdrawn from the pieces of flesh and remain impaled within the cores, thereby separating one from the other. In its more comprehensive aspects, the process includes the further steps of: roasting the peppers whole, including core, stem and calyx, to provide roasted peppers; and washing and tumbling the peppers after roasting to separate skins therefrom. Desirably, the pieces of flesh are acidified, diced and packaged, after separation of the cores.
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