Method and apparatus for processing an aerated confectionery foam rope
US6197355A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23G3/0294
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for processing at least one rope of aerated confectionery foam. The method includes extruding at least one rope of aerated confectionery foam from an extruder. The rope is conveyed from the extruder to a rotary cutter. An anti-sticking agent, such as powdered starch, is applied to the rope as the rope is conveyed from the extruder to the rotary cutter. Finally, the rope is cut into pieces with the rotary cutter. In one preferred embodiment, the rotary cutter is operated to perform at least 5,000 cuts per minute.
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