Tortilla manufacturing apparatus
US5918533A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA21C11/04
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for making tortillas includes a sheeter, a roller/heater, and an oven. Tortillas are die cut into an oblong shape in the sheeter. The roller/heater rolls the tortillas into a round shape and conductively heats the tortillas simultaneously on the top and bottom surfaces, gelatinizing the food product and sealing in moisture. The tortillas are then baked in an oven. Slot marks on the tortillas are avoided as the roller/heater has upper and lower belts have continuous surfaces.
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