Apparatus and dough making unit for preparing fried potato product from dehydrated potato
US5974951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/0078
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automatic apparatus for delivering formed, freshly fried potato products from a dehydrated potato granulate. The apparatus includes a frying unit with a frying vessel, heating element, device for controlling dwell time of the potato product, and at least two temperature sensors. The apparatus also includes a control unit for controlling the frying time. The apparatus may also include a dough making unit having a fixed lower plate and a rotary device having four cups.
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