Method for preparing edible casings and compositions thereof
US5622740A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA22C13/0013
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and composition for producing an edible casing from an aqueous gelatin plasticizer composition which is given specific through-put parameters by means of a elongated rotating extruder which terminates in a die extruder for forming a film. The aqueous gelatin composition may also contain chitosan and/or hydroxypropylcellulose. Optionally, cross-linking agents, coloring agents, flavoring agents, preservatives and/or antioxidants may be included.
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